Certified Peer Specialist - Warmline

Chimes International, Ltd.; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization is hiring a Warmline Peer Specialist in Exton, PA. This part-time role involves providing direct non-crisis supportive services to individuals in residential programs. Key responsibilities include maintaining records, communicating issues to supervisors, and assisting with wellness planning. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a Peer Specialist Certification. Join the team to make a positive impact on those with intellectual and behavioral challenges.

Qualifications

• Must have a Peer Specialist Certification.
• A current or former recipient of mental health services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct non-crisis supportive services to consumers.
• Maintain accurate records of billable services.
• Report issues or concerns to supervisor promptly.

Skills

Knowledge of supervisory protocols

Ability to assist consumers in development of Wellness Recovery Action Plan

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Peer Specialist Certification

Job description

Valley Creek Crisis Center
Holcomb
469 Creamery Way
Exton, PA 19341, USA

Join Chimes – and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, rehabilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description: It is the responsibility of the Warmline Peer Specialist to provide direct non-crisis supportive services to consumers living in agency residential programs, supported living programs, contacting the Warmline, or participating in the clubhouse programs.

Schedule Details: Part-Time: Monday, 8 am-12 pm and 6 pm-10 pm, Friday, 3 pm-10pm.

Location: Exton, PA

Program: Valley Creek Crisis Center - Warmline ( On-site)

Pay Rate: $18/hour

Job duties:

• Possess knowledge of the processes for recording and reporting billable services.
• Maintain accurate records of billable services provided and submit records promptly as dictated by the program.
• Possess knowledge of supervisory protocols and schedules
• Report to supervisor at regularly scheduled times as determined by supervisor
• Report problems, questions, and concerns to supervisor at other times as needed
• Possess knowledge of regulations and standards of the agency, state, county, payers, Joint Commission, and other program stakeholders.
• Participate in development of Professional Development Plan
• Provide Human Resources Department with current clearance and training/CEU documentation, and other documentation upon request.
• Possess and maintain a current driver’s license in your state of residence, if applicable.
• Possess and maintain valid automobile insurance, if applicable
• Monitor effectiveness of own service delivery based on outcome measures including Perception of Care Scale, consumer satisfaction surveys, and progress notes/service reviews.
• Inform supervisor about issues or questions relation to program operation
• Write internal Incident Reports and submit to supervisor within 24 hours.
• Notify Incident Point Person immediately if incident is reportable in HCSIS.
• Notify supervisor or on-call designee of all incidents in prescribed time frame.
• Maintain professional relationships with consumers, payers, and community support service representative and agencies.
• Ability to assist consumers in development and implementation of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).

Experience and/or Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• A current or former recipient of mental health services (any setting) and a willingness to acknowledge this experience to consumers and others as appropriate

Minimum Licensure/Certifications: Must have a Peer Specialist Certification.

Clearances

Pennsylvania Act 33 & 34 clearance FBI Clearance. Verification that the employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience.

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers .

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.