Certified Peer Support Worker II

Pueblo-of-SAN-Felipe-1; Algodones (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueblo of San Felipe is seeking a Certified Peer Support Worker II to provide culturally based life skills services under the Behavioral Health Program. The role involves outreach, community engagement, and collaboration with clinical staff to address barriers to treatment for San Felipe members, including youth and adults.

Responsibilities include direct CCSS services, documentation in electronic health records, supervision participation, and home-visit-based outreach.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current active CPSW certification required.
• Keres language fluency.
• Two years of experience as a Certified Peer Support Worker or equivalent culturally-based services.
• Knowledge of the customs and values of the San Felipe community and appreciation for traditional ways of life and language.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training to maintain CPSW certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct CCSS Peer Support Services to clients through an assigned caseload.
• Delivers direct services to clients within the Medicaid CCSS framework.
• 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 to current clients and other community members as determined.
• Assists and guides staff in providing culturally competent services to San Felipe members.
• Participates in staff meetings and development to support culturally competent program services.
• Attends trainings as recommended to maintain CPSW certification.

Skills

Keres language fluency

Peer support experience

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.