Certified Peer Support Worker - MAT (78-70)

La Clinica de Familia Inc; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - PPO

Dental Insurance

401(K) with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Reimbursement

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Supplement Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays (9)

Education Reimbursement

Cafeteria Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

A community health center in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide advocacy and support for individuals dealing with behavioral health issues. Responsibilities include offering encouragement and assistance in recovery, while adhering to trauma-informed and person-centered approaches. Candidates must have a high school diploma and certification as a peer specialist in New Mexico, along with effective communication skills. Extensive benefits package includes health insurance, 401(K), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Eligible for or currently certified as a certified peer specialist in New Mexico.
• Must maintain a clean driving record.
• Background check, TB screen and drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services to members with behavioral health issues.
• Act as a consumer advocate and assist consumers in their recovery process.
• Assist consumers in their recovery process within an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Culturally sensitive approach

Cultural sensitivity

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Policy adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified peer specialist (in New Mexico)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing peer support services to members with behavioral health issues, psychiatric disorders, drug and/or alcohol dependence, and physical illnesses. The peer worker will act as a consumer advocate, provide information and support for consumers, and assist consumers in their recovery process.

Core Competencies:

RECOVERY-ORIENTED

• Peer workers hold out hope to those they serve, partnering with them to envision and achieve a meaningful and purposeful life.
• Peer workers help those they serve identify and build on strengths and empower them to choose for themselves, recognizing that there are multiple pathways to recovery.

PERSON-CENTERED

• Peer recovery support services are always directed by the person participating in services.
• Peer recovery support is personalized to align with the specific hopes, goals, and preferences of the individual served and to respond to specific needs the individuals has identified to the peer worker.

VOLUNTARY

• Peer workers are partners or consultants to those they serve.
• They do not dictate the types of services provided or the elements of recovery plans that will guide their work with peers.
• Participation in peer recovery support services is always contingent on peer choice.

RELATIONSHIP-FOCUSED

• The relationship between the peer worker and the peer is the foundation on which peer recovery support services and support are provided.
• The relationship between the peer worker and peer is respectful, trusting, empathetic, collaborative, and mutual.

TRAUMA-INFORMED

• Peer recovery support utilizes a strengths-based framework that emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional safety and creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.

Additional Core Competencies:

• Ability to effectively use Electronic Health Records.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and communicate effectively with others.
• Adopts a culturally sensitivity and non-stigmatizing approach
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under pressure without losing sight of objectives.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion as a rule.
• Familiar with all personnel and company program policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Eligible for or currently certified as a certified peer specialist in the state of New Mexico (at least 18 years of age, have a minimum of three (3) years of demonstrable mental wellness and or substance use recovery, and have been a current or former consumer of mental health and/or substance use support services)
• Must maintain a clean driving record.
• Must submit to LCDF required background check, TB screen and drug testing.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance - PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Supplement Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays (9)
• Education Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Reimbursement