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Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?
Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?

You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued!

Join the McNabb Center Team as the Hamblen CSU Peer Support Worker today!

The Hamblen CSU Peer Support Worker

Job Summary

• The CSU Peer Support Specialist serves as a clinical member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing education, rehabilitation, and support for guests of the CSU.
• Introduce and teach key recovery concepts through Illness Management and Recovery Groups to include Team Solutions and WRAP.
• In addition, the Peer Support Specialist position is intended to provide hope for clients by having a support person who is or has been a primary consumer of mental health or addiction services and is willing to share their experiences and story with mental illness, treatment, and recovery; to be a role model for clients who are currently in crisis and at risk for incarceration.
• Mandatory to remain awake and alert during shift.
• Due to CSU and WIC being 24 hours/7 days per week programming, the following expectation is applied to all staff working in these programs.
• All staff will be present and on time for shift in order to relieve previous shift.
• All staff will stay on shift until relief coverage arrive.
• All staff have been briefed on the nature of the programming and understand that shifts must be covered in order to keep our staff and clients safe.
• All staff recognize that if bad weather is predicted be prepared to make it in prior to poor travel conditions and to stay until relieve staff can make it in.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonable related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1. Daily Staff Duties

• Leads groups and organizes activities.
• Participates in crisis planning
• Offers 1:1 resources/ Recovery Coaching as requested by clients or treatment team.
• Responds to all flags, emails, and voicemails within 2 business days.
• Completes Staff Daily Duties assigned by supervisor before the end of each shift.
• Follow Daily Schedule to give clients an effective daily structure for optimum progress.
• Will provide client transport as needed.
• Prepare meals and make sure there are late admit meals in nurses' station prior to leaving shift.

2. Complete all documentation in compliance with CARF and funder standards

• Completes Tx Plans within 6 hours of admission
• Assists clients in creating crisis plans.
• Completes group logs, progress notes, and other requested documentation as well as on time.

3. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

• Must be punctual and maintain good attendance record.
• Must stay awake and alert on all shifts.
• Maintaining a strong line of communication with all staff to effectively and safely provide assistance to the people we serve.
• Demonstrates willingness to promote a harmonious work environment by maintaining a positive and professional working relationship with all staff members and supervisors.
• Communicates and approaches conflict in a problem solving and professional manner with all staff members and supervisors.
• Accepts additional assignments and/or changes in assignment and/or work.
• Duties include coverage of the Youth Emergency Shelter as needed.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $16.90 /hr based on relevant experience and education.

QUALIFICATIONS - Hamblen CSU Peer Support Worker

Experience / Education:

• Must have experience as behavioral health services consumer and/or Lived recovery experience.
• A bachelor's degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work, or three years' experience working with individuals with mental illness, special populations with co-occurring and dual diagnoses preferred.
• Must obtain F endorsement.
• Must have coursework and/or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and crisis intervention.
• Experience in working with special populations including individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, Co-occurring Disorders, and Dual Diagnosis is preferred.
• Computer experience is helpful.
• Experience working in a crisis setting/Recovery response center is preferred.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.
• Must be able to tell your story and engage in recovery coaching with guests of the CSU as well as assisting clients in developing transition plans.

Physical:

• Possible exposure to biological hazards.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Valid driver's license with F endorsement.
• CPR & First Aid.
• Mandatory to remain awake and alert during shift.
• Must complete Certification for Peer Recovery Specialist within one year of hire date.

Location:

• Hamblen County, Tennessee

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.