Peer specialist-first responder or veteran Job at Rogers Behavioral Health (Oconomowoc)

Job Description

The peer specialist serves as an advocate for first responders, military service members and veterans who are navigating various aspects of life during and after service. They offer peer support, using their own experiences, training and insights to help group members overcome obstacles, facilitate recovery and build the resilience of persons in recovery to achieve their goals. The Fire Watch peer specialists help first responders, service members and veterans to address their physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs to facilitate and maintain wellness throughout the behavioral health recovery process. The peer specialist will also be responsible for outreach activities, growing the program by making connections with the community. The peer specialist may support with organizing events that will lead to further visibility of the program.

Job Responsibility

Provide peer support virtually
Provide one-on-one and group peer support services to patients who are first responders, military service members and veterans in the virtual environment
Assist patients in navigating the virtual environment to ensure engagement with programming
Advocate for the needs and rights of patients within the healthcare system, social services, and other relevant agencies
Assist patients in accessing and navigating resources and services such as healthcare, housing assistance, employment support, education benefits, and legal aid
In collaboration with the treatment team, provide support to patients experiencing crises
Conduct outreach activities to raise awareness about first responder, military and veteran issues and available support services in the community
Collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients
Create an environment of respect for peers
Demonstrate understanding of how trauma affects mental health and substance use disorder recovery
Observe behavior that might indicate difficulty adapting or responding to treatment and report concerns to treatment team
Encourage peers to focus on their strengths
Provide support for addiction and mental health recovery to assigned patients
Interact with patients, conducting coordinated one-on-one sessions
Implement components of the patient’s individualized, interdisciplinary treatment plan
Report and record patient’s behaviors, interactions, responses to clinical interventions, and progress
Understand and implement daily patient activities and collaborate with Fire Watch staff
Maintain accurate and confidential records of interactions with patients
Serve as a case manager for patients as assigned by treatment team
Initiate and maintain collateral contacts as assigned
Coordinate therapy planning and discharge planning as assigned

Requirements

First Responder or Veteran Status: Must have served in the military with an honorable discharge from military service
Associates degree required, preferably in psychology or a related field
Lived Experience: Have personal experience with overcoming challenges related to military or first responder service and navigating through those challenges
Peer Support Training: Completion of a peer support training program or certification required, preferably with a focus on veterans
Demonstrated Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build trust with fellow service members and Veterans
Demonstrated Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrates empathy, compassion, and nonjudgmental attitude towards individuals facing difficulties

Nice to have

Preferred experience with meaningful family/friend relationships, social involvement in community groups, religious or civic organizations or veteran groups
Demonstrated Knowledge of Resources preferred: Familiarity with resources and services available to First Responders and Veterans, including government benefits, healthcare options, and community-based support programs

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
401(k) retirement plan
Employee share program
Life/disability insurance
Flex spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Health and wellness program
Employee assistance program (EAP)

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