Client Advocate I / Peer Support Specialist (Orangeburg)

State of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The State of South Carolina seeks a Client Advocate I to help individuals and families navigate mental health services and achieve long-term wellness. This on-site role supports residential and community programs across the Orangeburg area, with responsibilities from client interviews to outcomes documentation.

Key duties include mentoring, recovery coaching, data collection, and collaboration with treatment teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience; bachelor’s degree may be substituted.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and self-identify as a person diagnosed with MI/SU.
• Demonstrate 2 years of sustained recovery without relapse.
• Must have completed 100 hours of supervised, paid, or volunteer work providing peer support services to individuals diagnosed with MI, SU or co-occurring disorder.
• Must be able to lift 5 lbs. and operate a state vehicle.
• This position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disaster/emergencies.
• May deliver services in center locations and community.
• Must complete a minimum of 2 hours of continuing education training annually of which at least 12 hours are face to face training.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Provide patient care hours annually to ensure patients are seen in accordance with level of care prior to delivery of services.
• Provide mentoring and recovery coaching, peer-led groups, and navigation for social needs (e.g. housing, food).
• Document all services using collaborative documentation with state, federal, and CARF guidelines.
• Provide follow-up contacts to persons served in program to ensure continuity of care and promotion of recovery.
• Collect data from patients and family members regarding their thoughts surrounding their mental health treatment.
• Support community initiatives that focus on promoting services and reducing stigma.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to gather and share information and offer insight.
• Ability to effectively teach individuals how to take responsibility for recovery.

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Client Advocate I, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center, 2319 St Matthews Rd NE, Orangeburg, SC 29115.

As the Client Advocate I, you will interview and investigate clients, their families and agency staff to determine if client’s needs and human rights are met in a residential facility or community program of a state agency. Conduct investigations and prepare recommendations on individual problems for a program/facility. Assists clients in gaining information and support from the community as clients transition to independent living.

Responsibilities For The Client Advocate I

• Provide patient care hours annually to ensure patients are seen in accordance with level of care prior to delivery of services.
• Provide mentoring and recovery coaching, peer-led groups, and navigation for social needs (e.g. housing, food).
• Document all services using collaborative documentation with state, federal, and CARF guidelines.
• Provide follow-up contacts to persons served in program to ensure continuity of care and promotion of recovery.
• Collect data from patients and family members regarding their thoughts surrounding their mental health treatment.
• Support community initiatives that focus on promoting services and reducing stigma.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings to gather and share information and offer insight.
• Ability to effectively teach individuals how to take responsibility for recovery.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required experience.

Additional Comments

• Must be at least 18 years of age, self-identify as a person diagnosed with mental illness/substance use (MI/SU).
• Demonstrate 2 years of sustained recovery without relapse.
• Must have completed 100 hours of supervised, paid, or volunteer work providing peer support services to individuals diagnosed with MI, SU or co-occurring disorder.
• Must be able to lift 5 lbs. and operate a state vehicle.
• This position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disaster/emergencies.
• May deliver services in center locations and community.
• Must complete a minimum of 2 hours of continuing education training annually of which at least 12 hours are face to face training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post Hire, Employee Must

• Required to obtain and maintain (Peer Support Specialist) PSS Certification.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.