Description

Job title

Forensic Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor

Reports to

Program Director

Program Summary

The RHD Forensic Certified Peer Specialist Program (FCPS) provides peer support services for adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and who may also be involved with the criminal justice system. RHD FCPS team members will assist participants to acquire and maintain the skills they need to successfully live and thrive in the community independently using skills-based and strength-based techniques. Services offered include, development of and coaching on recovery or wellness plans, individual advocacy, education, development of natural supports, support of work or other meaningful activity of the individual's choosing, crisis management support, skills training, effective utilization of the service delivery system, and coordination of and linkage to other service providers.

Position Summary

The FCPS Supervisor will be an integral team member who supervises a staff of 7 Forensic Certified Peer Specialists. The FCPS Supervisor will offer administrative and clinical oversight to the team. The Program Supervisor will also provide oversight of referrals, client assessment, supervision, outreach, education, and coordination of care with other service providers and systems of care. The FCPS will provide coverage when necessary.

Essential Duties and Functions

Program Responsibilities:

A. Conduct at least one face-to-face meeting with each FCPS per week with additional support as needed or requested;

B. Provide at least 6 hours of direct supervision and mentoring to team members in the field before working independently off-site;

C. Maintain a log of supervisory meetings;

D. Participate in initial and ongoing training and development opportunities and ongoing support that will enable them to acquire the knowledge, skills, experience, attitudes, and attributes necessary to effectively supervise Forensic Certified Peer Specialists in a nonclinical context;

E. Supervise no more than 7 FTE Forensic Certified Peer Specialists;

F. Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, funders, staff, clients and RHD personnel;

G. Create and review professional development plans for each team member to ensure they participate in a necessary peer support trainings to maintain certification.

H. Perform Compliance and Quality checks per Policy and Procedure

I. Provide monthly Recovery Plan Review meetings to ensure timeliness of IRPs and Authorizations

J. Perform Monthly chart audits

Ancillary Responsibilities:

A. Performs tasks that are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual circumstances.

Qualifications

A. The FCPS Supervisor will have successfully completed the CPS training, the forensic CPS training, and the peer specialist supervisory training, within 6 months of assuming the position of Peer Specialist Supervisor; and

B. Valid Driver's License

C. Automotive insurance

D. Reliable means of transportation

E. Act 73 FBI

F. Act 34 Criminal Clearance

G. Act 33 Child Clearance

H. Familiarity with computers and ability to navigate software used to document and bill for services.

I. Will be required to complete and pass Forensic Certified Peer Specialist training within 6 months of hire.

J. All trainings required by licensure.

K. 2 years' experience

Qualifications include:

• Strong knowledge of recovery principles and peer support practices and values.
• CPS Supervisor Certification (to be completed within 6 months of hire).
• FBI, child abuse and Police background checks.

Requirements

A. Valid driver's license

B. Access to a car

B. ACT 33/34 clearances

C. FBI clearance, as needed

D. All trainings required by licensure

Working conditions

Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Fumes
• Exposure to Dust
• Exposure to Extreme Heat
• Exposure to Extreme Cold
• Wet and/or Humid
• Exposure to Loud Noise
• Exposure to Confined Places
• Mists or Gases
• Exposure to Mechanical Hazards
• Exposure to Chemical Hazards
• Exposure to Electrical Hazards
• Radiant Energy Hazard
• Exposure to Heights
• Exposure to Burn Hazard

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

• Sedentary: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to left, carry, push, pull or move objects (including self). Most work involves sitting majority of the time.
• Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.
• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Heavy: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Very Heavy: exerting over 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or move 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (stationary position)
• Walk
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
• See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion
• Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Reporting Relationships

This position supervises the FCPS team.

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.