Certified Peer Support SpecialistTrainee Multiple Locations
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside University Health Systems Behavioral Health Department is seeking multipleBilingual and NonBilingual Certified Peer Support Specialists/Trainees.This postingwill be used to fill current and future vacanciesforConsumerParent Partner and Family Advocate openings.Positionsthroughout multiple locations across Riverside County.- Consumer:Has personal recovery experience from mental health or substance abuse for at least 1 year.
- Family Advocate:Has experience guiding family members through their mental health or substance recovery journey for at least 1 year (can be friend that they consider to be family).
- Parent/Partner:Has direct experience as a parent/foster parent assisting their children through their mental health recovery for at least 1 year.
In order to be considered candidates must be able to share personal experiences with others.
HOW IT WORKS
Applicants will answer questions about personal experience work experience andqualifications.
The most competitive applicants (based on specialized skills) will be referred
for interviews.
Applicants will receive email notification once their application is no longer being
considered due to Candidate Pool expiration.
Some positions may require a law enforcement background investigation which requires completion of an extensive questionnaire meeting with a background investigator and submitting several references.
Competitive candidates will possesscurrent or previous experience as a consumer family advocate or parent partner of mental health or substance recovery services.
Schedule: Schedules vary depending on location and department needs.
Peer Support Specialist Trainee Salary Range: $18.69$25.62
Certified Peer Support Specialist Salary Range: $22.41$30.50
Valid California Drivers License and CALMHSA MEDICAL PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION may be required at various locations.
Under direction provide information support and assistance and advocacy for recipients and/or caregivers/family members of consumers of mental health services and to provide feedback and perspective to the mental health system relative to the impact and effectiveness of the services provided and to do other work as required.
Incumbents in this class perform the full journey level scope of assignments in the Mental Health Peer Specialist series and report to either a program supervisor or a regional manager; team with mental health professionals in the provision of consumer treatment directly assist consumers and families/caregivers in the utilization of appropriate community resources provide education and information to consumers and the community; and provide a unique consumer perspective to the mental health team.
Incumbents in this class provide a full range of information training support encouragement advocacy service effectiveness assessment and related services in order to assist the consumer and family/caregiver in coping with immediate situations. The consumer and family/caregiver perspective is provided in the development of programs and services and in formulation of treatment strategies. Incumbents of this class do not attempt to modify or change the consumers personality structure. Classes in this series differ from those in the Clinical Therapist series in that the latter due to advanced education and experience use independent judgment in making diagnoses developing treatment plans and providing a wide range and variety of mental health services including psychotherapy. This series differs from the Behavioral Health Specialist series in that the latter provides general counseling initial assessment and case management. In contrast this series provides information and assistance based on the unique perspective of being a recipient of or having been closely associated with the direct receipt of mental health services.Applications will be reviewed in the order of when it was receivedEXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Peer Support Specialist TraineeProvide meaningful selfdisclosure of personal lived experience of behavior healthrelated and/or substance abuserelated recovery and resiliency to the people served in the system of care (required by State Certification).
In a training capacity inform train support and empower consumers families and caregivers who directly or indirectly receive behavioral health services.
Communicate represent and promote the consumer families and caregivers perspective within the behavioral health system.
Facilitate selfhelp groups for consumers youth family members and caregivers.
Attend and participate in special events conferences workshops and trainings within the behavioral health system and in the community.
Develop activities programs and resources which support consumers families and caregivers in achieving their goals.
Support the appropriate recognition acceptance and understanding of social and cultural factors in the provision of behavioral health services.
Develop effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for consumer family and caregiver empowerment.
Help prepare and support clients families and caregivers at consumer progress consultation meetings and at a variety of formal and informal hearings.
Help consumers and those who support them to articulate their needs.
Focus on and is sensitive to consumer family and caregiver satisfaction with the services received and general satisfaction with behavioral health services.
Assist and promote consumers and those who support them in support networks and activities.
Document all activities as required following appropriate MediCal billing practices.Certified Peer Support SpecialistProvide meaningful selfdisclosure of personal lived experience of behavioral healthrelated or substance abuserelated recovery and resiliency to the people served in the system of care (required by State Certification).
Inform train support and empower consumers families and caregivers who directly or indirectly receive behavioral health services.
Communicate represent and promote the consumer families and caregivers perspective within the behavioral health system.
Facilitate selfhelp groups for clients youth family members and caregivers.
Attend and participate in special events conferences workshops and trainings within the behavioral health system and in the community.
Develop activities programs and resources which support consumers families and caregivers in achieving their goals.
Supports the appropriate recognition acceptance and understanding of social and cultural factors in the provision of behavioral health services.
Develop effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for consumer family and caregiver empowerment.
Help prepare and support clients families and caregivers at consumer progress consultation meetings and at a variety of formal and informal hearings.
Help consumers and those who support them to articulate their needs.
Focus on and is sensitive to consumer family and caregiver satisfaction with the services received and general satisfaction with behavioral health services.
Assist and promote consumers and those who support them in support networks and activities.
Document all activities as required following appropriate MediCal billing practices. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Peer Support Specialist Trainee Recruiting Guidelines:
Mental Health Peer Specialist Trainee : $18.69 $25.62Education:Possession of a high school diploma G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate is required.
Experience:Depending on the assignment current or previous recovery experience as a consumer of behavioral health and/or substance abuse services or as a family member/caregiver of a former or current behavioral health and/or substance abuse consumer.MediCal Peer Support Certification must be obtained within two 2 years of the employee start date. Failure to obtain a MediCal Peer Support Certification may lead to termination.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.
Certified Peer Support Specialist Recruiting Guidelines:
Knowledge of: The basic needs and difficulties faced by ethnically diverse consumers caregivers and families of behavioral health and/or substance abuse consumers; the public and/or private agency services available for families children and adults with serious behavioral health needs such as schools social services and other systems.
Ability to: Learn the basic principles of the behavioral health system and effectively work within the system; represent and advocate for the consumer perspective within the community and behavioral health system; understand the cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns; effectively communicate the workings of the behavioral health system to service consumers parents family members and caregivers; establish and maintain working relationships with a wide range of community agencies and organizations; obtain and record accurate information for case documentation and other reports.
Mental Health Peer Specialist : $22.41 $30.50Education: Possession of a high school diploma G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate is required.
Experience: Depending on the assignment current or previous recovery experience as a consumer of behavioral health and/or substance abuse services or as a family member/caregiver of a former or current behavioral health and/or substance abuse consumer.
AND
California State MediCal Peer Support Specialist Certification.A valid MediCal Peer Support Certification must be obtained prior to the employment start date.Employees holding a MediCal Peer Support Certification must be recertified every two 2 years. Failure to maintain a valid MediCal Peer Support Certification may lead to termination.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.
Knowledge of: The needs and difficulties faced by ethnically diverse consumers families and caregivers of behavioral health and/or substance abuse consumers; the public and/or private agency services available for families children and adults with serious behavioral health needs such as schools social services and other systems; the selfhelp and consumer oriented treatment models; and methods to effectively communicate with consumers families and caregivers the community and the behavioral health treatment team.
Ability to: Understand the principles of the behavioral health system and effectively work within the system; effectively represent and advocate for the consumer perspective within the community and behavioral health system; understand and articulate the cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns; effectively communicate the workings of the behavioral health system to service consumers parents family members and caregivers; establish and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of community agencies and organizations; obtain and record accurate information for case documentation and other reports.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Questions:For further information regarding this posting contact the recruiter:
Edgar Manzo at:
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference.The Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site www.rchr.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Trainee
