Abbe Health Peer Support Specialist
Abbe Health Peer Support Specialist
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Job Description
Overview
Are you in recovery from a mental illness Are you passionate about helping others The Abbe Center for Community Mental Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist. Peer Support Specialists use their experiences in recovery from mental illness plus state approved training to help people with their own recovery journey and inform nonpeer team members of this unique perspective.
This position works within the interdisciplinary First Episode (Psychosis) Recovery Support Team helping people w new onset of schizophrenia recover. More information about this model of care can be found at .
UPH Additional Information
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Is aware of department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or administrative staff.
- Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the organizations commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
- Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude flexibility and a willingness to change to meet department goals.
- Responsible for being wellorganized and energetic with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Welcomes people into service and encouraging them during times of stress and struggle.
- Develops personalized health goals discovering effective coping skills accessing community resources and coordinating care.
- Effectively using technology such as computers cell phones and software.
- Documents interactions and other required reports in an electronic health record.
- Communicates to other team members and supervisors with positive attitude.
- Creative problem solving to meet people where they are at.
- Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers.
Qualifications
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma or equivalency
Qualifications/Experience
Must be in recovery from mental illness and be willing to talk about that experience with clients family team members etc. as a method to promote resiliency and recovery. Completion of 40hour Peer Support training or ability to complete within first 6 months of hire. Iowa Drivers License Required.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
