The IPS Peer Support Mentor must have one year lived experience as a recipient of services and certification as a Peer Support Specialist.
The Peer Mentor responsible for support of any individual and/or group of clients within the facility, community and employment sites. Work hours vary according to the needs of the client(s) and may consist of 10 – 40 hours per week.
Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Attends staffing and plan development meetings to promote the use of self-directed advocacy tools, teaching and supporting individuals to ask for services that meet individual needs and understand components of individual plans.
- Provides education, self-advocacy and skills training and resources to the client(s)
- Plans and coordinates wellness, self-advocacy, transportation, social skills training and/or support groups and teaches strategies and self-management strategies for use in employment and/or daily living.
- Maintains current documentation of required qualifications and certifications for employment as outlined by program guidelines.
- Completes documentation on individual and group-related activities, progress and reports, employer feedback, etc. and submits to IPS Employment Supervisor.
- Provides delivery of skill-building activities such as daily and community living skills, socialization, employment, adaptation, symptoms monitoring, and management skills.
- Supports individuals in overcoming job-related concerns, community integration, and building social skills that will promote job acquisition and tenure.
- Provides client transportation as required.
Minimum Requirements:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and one year lived experience as a recipient of services and certification as a Peer Support Specialist.
- Complete required training and execute methods of intervention.
- Basic academic skills to conduct training teach skill-building activities and document and maintain required records.
- Ability to communicate in oral and written form.
- General knowledge and lived experience, as a recipient or former recipient of services, with a mental illness, substance use and/or developmental disability.
- Ability to assist the client (s) in achieving and maintaining rehabilitative and recovery goals to successfully address employment and daily living goals.
- Ability to model self-advocacy skills and support vocational choices and needs in order to contribute to the individual plan.
- Ability to be perceptive of client(s) needs and link to resources and provide training as necessary for employment and attainment of personal goals.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- What is your salary requirement?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
License/Certification:
- NC Drivers License (Required)
- Peer Support Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person