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WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

POSITION: PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

CLASSIFICATION CODE: GRANT FUNDED – SUBG ARPA

DEPARTMENT: ADULT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

REPORTS TO: ADULT SERVICES CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

STATEMENT OF JOB: The Peer Support Specialist will work closely with the Adult Services Program Manager/Adult Services Clinical supervisor/Associate Director, Adult Services Department, AHCCCS affiliated 638/TRBHA, local stakeholders, community members, and surrounding behavioral health providers to offer peer support certification training. This position coordinates appropriate services between the client, client support system, community, and other healthcare and social service professionals. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Provides accurate documentation of all services provided, including education and outreach efforts, and reports these as required monthly and quarterly to the ABHS grant/data coordinator. 
2. Be certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRS) and attend training to become peer support certified (if not already certified).
3. Attend training to become a certified ‘Train the Trainer’ certification for Peer Support.
4. Comply with SUBG-ARPA grant obligations, such as completing grant time/documentation and keeping track of grant expenses.
5. Facilitating peer support training to community members, local organizations, AHCCCS affiliated 638/TRBHA, ABHS staff members, etc.
6. Offer peer support training to community members eligible to become peer support certified.
7. Coordinate training with the Peer Support Team. Attending peer support/grant meetings and provide program updates as needed.
8. Provide individual skills and group Psychoeducational services and models/teach independent living skills.
9. Present Peer Support Training program to ABHS staff, stakeholders, and community members and bring education/awareness regarding Peer Support Training program.
10. Coordinate and work collaboratively with partnering organizations and community service providers. 
11. Coordinates coverage of services for clients, including counseling and case management advocacy with community partners. 
12. Build and improve community relationships with partner agencies, including but not limited to: Health Choice, Rainbow Treatment Center (RTC), ChangePoint, AHCCCS/TRBHA, etc.
13. Assists in related training/community events and speaking engagements to meet the needs of the program. 
14. Serve as the main point of contact for Peer Support Specialist Training program.
15. Documents contact with clients to assess needs, maintain required paperwork, and engage family members. Complete comprehensive assessments and assessment updates in accordance with Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and ABHS Standards. Complete and update client treatment plans as needed 
16. Verify and print Medifax confirmation information for intake process as needed. 

1. Complete data entry in electronic health record and record all intake information for new clients. 
2. Ability to address a variety of diverse spiritual, emotional, and social needs in multiple environments of an often-high-risk population, using a trauma-informed care approach while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and cultural awareness. 

1. Abide by all applicable policies, procedures, and program standards of ABHS, White Mountain Apache Tribe, Indian Health Services, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and other pertinent regulatory authorities. 
2. Maintain ethical policies and guidelines as outlined in accepted State ethics laws, rules, policies, and principles and as outlined in discipline-specific code of ethics. 

1. Provide a positive role model to clients and staff through leadership, self-discipline, and genuine care for the treatment and recovery of clients. All clients and staff members must be treated with dignity and respect. 
2. Participation in all required ABHS training. 

1. Reports/attends work in a timely manner. Must be reliable and communicate directly with supervisor in all matters of attendance. 
2.  Meet as needed with Adult Services Program Manager/Adult Clinical Supervisor to discuss budget, programming, and other aspects for Peer Support Specialist Training program. 

1. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. 21 years of age and possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma. Preferred, 18 credit hours of post-high school education in a field related to behavioral health completed no more that four years before the date the individual begins providing behavioral health services and two years of full-time behavioral health work experience: or high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and four years of full-time behavioral health work experience. Associates/bachelor’s degree in mental health/human services or related field preferred; experience working with Native Americans preferred.
2. Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) certification or an individual who has lived experience of mental health conditions, substance use and/or other traumas resulting in emotional distress and significant life disruption, for which they have sought help or care; and can demonstrate their own efforts at self-directed recovery and expertise, including knowledge of approaches to support the recovery of others, and is willing to become PRSS certified.
3.  Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to speak the Apache language preferred. 
4. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational and time management skills with ability to work independently, with flexibility within prescribed deadlines. 
5. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, teams, managers, supervisors. 
6. Must have a working knowledge of the needs, strengths, and services in the tribal community. 
7. MS Office proficiency and the ability to correctly operate a copier and fax machine. 
8. Valid Arizona Driver’s License and reliable transportation. 
9. Ability to pass all pre-employment testing, including, but not limited to, fingerprint clearance and background check. 

**NOTE: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473). 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

The physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

Constant: standing. Frequent: repetitive use of hand, walking, standing, bending neck and waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting neck and waist, simple grasping of left and right hand, power grasping right and left hand, fine manipulation right and left hand, pushing and pulling right and left hand, reaching above shoulder level, reaching below shoulder level, lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds from below the waist to a height of 3 feet.  

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The employment is considered “at will” and agree that my employment can be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time at the option of either me or the company.