Certified Peer Support Worker II – Clinical

San Felipe Pueblo; New Mexico; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

San Felipe Pueblo seeks a Certified Peer Support Worker II to provide CCSS services within the San Felipe Behavioral Health Program. You will work with clinical staff to deliver culturally-based life skills and engage community members to improve engagement in services.

This non-exempt, hourly position emphasizes outreach, documentation in EHR, supervision, and collaboration to remove barriers to treatment for youth and adults within the Pueblo community.

Qualifications

• 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 language.
• Willing to participate in on-going training for CPSW certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct CCSS Peer Support Services to clients with an assigned caseload.
• Provides direct service to clients through the CCSS framework.
• Documents services through electronic health records and supervision.
• Coordinates with clinical staff to assess client needs and barriers to treatment.
• Advocates for tribal members to promote self-care and resiliency.
• Engages in community outreach to enhance engagement in services.

Skills

CCSS familiarity

Cultural sensitivity

Community outreach

Electronic health records

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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.

Department:

Health & Wellness Systems of Care Program

Pay Grade:

$20-24/hour to start

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

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.

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities:

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions or to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Working Conditions:

Works in office.
If located at the Equine Therapy Program, works in an outside Equine setting with horses. If, assigned at the school, may be required to be on school premises.
Drives Tribal vehicles to transport clients.

Qualifications:

• Education: HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Experience/Basic Knowledge:


• 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.


• Preferences: San Felipe Preference and Veteran’s Preference.

Supervision and Guidelines:

Position has no supervisory responsibilities.