Peer Specialist - York Crisis Walk In Center -

WellSpan Health

York, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Financial Management, Fire Safety, First Aid, Funding, Medical Record System, On Call, Performance Management, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Management, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Service Delivery, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
York, PA
POSTED
13 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

  • Completes WellSpan specific trainings as assigned.
  • Completes First Aid and Basic Life Skills training.
  • Completes a 75-hour approved Peer Specialist training within 8 weeks of hire date.
  • Completes program specific orientation which includes but is not limited to; learning EHR Epic system, building IRP's, learning different documentation required for Peer Support services, learning workflows and other job-related processes.
  • Develops a schedule that consists of meeting and supporting Peers and includes supervision and team meetings as scheduled.
  • Completes no less than 10 shadowing hours with a current Certified Peer Specialist.
  • Completes no less than 8 billable shadowing hours with a Lead Certified Peer Specialist.
  • Completes and passes the required PCB exam for a Certified Peer Specialist after the 75-hour training but within 6 months of hire date.
  • Demonstrates understanding and ability to complete the necessary documentation within the time limits set forth by the OMHSAS bulletin.
  • Acquires knowledge or resources in assigned county/counites while maintaining an excellent working relationship with all providers.
  • Acts as a liaison with other community agencies/groups, funding sources and businesses that relate to the services provided to peers.
  • After completing the 75-hour Certified Peer Specialist Training, develop a consistent schedule to meet with Peers, complete the documentation as required, and maintain a 70% ratio of billable hours to total hours.

Common Expectations:

  • Attends all meetings with supervisor, staff, and clients as well as trainings and in-services.
  • Reinforces hope and the potential for recovery to peers and others.
  • Encourages and provides support for peers to advocate for themselves.
  • Models coping techniques and self-help strategies.
  • Completes yearly annual safety education modules in compliance with WellSpan Philhaven policy.
  • Performs and participates in outcome measurement, performance improvement and customer satisfaction studies designed to measure and improve the quality of services delivered.
  • Contributes to a safe work environment through knowledge and practice of safe behavioral management practices, fire safety, physical plant safety, safe emergency practices, and universal precautions for bodily fluids
  • Provides after hours telephone support to enrolled peers as assigned (On-call responsibilities rotated among staff).
  • Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

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