Certified Peer Support Worker II

Pueblo of San Felipe; Algodones (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueblo of San Felipe is seeking a Certified Peer Support Worker II to provide CCSS services within the Behavioral Health Program for youth and adult residents. The role works with clinical staff to deliver culturally based life skills and to engage clients under Medicaid CCSS.

This position involves outreach in the community, documentation in electronic health records, supervision participation, and advocacy for tribal members to promote resiliency and self-care, including home visits as needed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CPSW Certification: Current active CPSW certification required.
• Keres language fluency.
• Two years of experience as a CPSW or equivalent.
• Knowledge of San Felipe customs, values, and language.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training for certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct CCSS peer support services to Behavioral Health clients via caseload and collaboration with clinical staff.
• Deliver services through the Medicaid CCSS framework with weekly service targets.
• Document services in electronic health records and participate in weekly supervision.
• Provide cultural and language support to clinical staff and coordinate client services with the team.
• Coordinate with supervisors to offer peer support in community settings, including home visits.
• Advocate for tribal members to promote self-care and resilience and address barriers to treatment.

Skills

Keres language fluency

Two years experience CPSW

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

CPSW Certification

Job description

Job Summary: The Certified Peer Support Worker II will provide CCSS services to clients under Behavioral Health Program(s) through the Medicaid CCSS framework. The incumbent will work in conjunction with behavioral health clinical staff to provide culturally based life skills services to clients of the San Felipe Behavioral Health Program. The Certified Peer Support Worker II will also provide outreach to the community in order to facilitate engagement in services and address barriers to treatment. This is a community-based position that serves youth and adult residents of the Pueblo of San Felipe.

Essential Duties:

• Provides direct CCSS Peer Support Services to clients of the Behavioral Health program through an assigned caseload and joint services with clinical staff
• Provides direct service to clients through the CCSS framework
• Provides billable services through the Medicaid CCSS framework with 8+ services per week or as determined by supervisor
• Documents services through electronic health records
• Participates in weekly supervision
• Provides cultural and language support to clinical staff
• Coordinates with clinical staff to determine client needs and barriers to treatment
• Coordinates with supervisor to provide Peer Support services in a community setting including home visits
• Advocates for tribal members to promote positive self-care and resiliency
• Provides outreach services to current clients and other community members as determined
• Assists and guides clinical and support staff in providing culturally competent services to San Felipe members
• Participates in staff meetings and development to promote and support culturally competent program services
• Attends trainings as recommended by supervisor, and to maintain CPSW certification.

Qualifications:

• Education: HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CPSW Certification: Current active CPSW certification required
• Experience/Basic Knowledge:
• Keres language fluency
• Two years of experience as a Certified Peer Support Worker or equivalent culturally-based services
• Must have knowledge of customs and values of the San Felipe community, and have an appreciation for the importance of traditional ways of lifestyle and language.
• Must be willing to participate in on-going training necessary for certification to participate in life skills interventions for tribal members.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid New Mexico driver's license.

• Current active New Mexico Certified Peer Support Worker.
• Preferences: San Felipe Preference and Veteran's Preference.