Certified Peer Support

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This job was posted by Kansas Works. Minimum qualifications include: a high school diploma or GED, meeting State of Kansas qualifications for attendant care worker, being 18 years old or older, possessing demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to work with the severely and persistently mentally ill, and ability to react effectively in a wide variety of human service situations. Completion of required trainings upon hire is also necessary. Practice from a strengths based philosophy, work independently or as a productive member of a team, develop a therapeutic rapport with diverse individuals, and have a dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and compliance with agency's liability carriers requirements may be required. Communicate positively and effectively with others, have basic proficiency in math, and effective utilization of basic office technology. Requires the use of a cell phone during work hours.

General responsibilities include providing one-on-one support and/or supervision to patients with severe and persistent mental illnesses in the activities of daily living or in maintaining daily routines critical to a stable life style. Provide training in daily living skills to improve self-help that impact living in the community. Monitor progress toward meeting treatment plan goals. Provide support and supervision during patient crisis.

Essential job functions include meeting billable visit and hour standards as defined by program requirements, practicing from a strengths based philosophy, working independently and as a productive member of a team, promoting the philosophy of recovery and the vision of independent living to patients, providing individualized treatment to patients following the treatment plan, by assisting them in improving their ability to become self-sufficient in the following areas: symptom management, medication management, meal planning and preparation, economic budgeting, personal hygiene, laundry, cleaning, transportation, psychosocial activities and other individual areas of need. Sound judgment is used in crisis or in ongoing situations, maintains positive, professional and supportive relationship with patients, confidentiality is maintained at all times, keeps other staff informed of daily situations regarding patients, communicates with other staff to ensure continuity of care and maintain a positive and professional relationship with staff from Four County and other agencies. Progress notes are accurate and reflect progress toward treatment goals. Documentation is current and turned in daily.

Other job functions include exhibiting and promoting decisions/behavior consistent with the Centers established Vision, Mission, and Values. Any deviations to the work schedule and all overtime must be approved in advance. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.