Peer Support Specialist Part Time
hace 11 días
Lakewood
Are you interested in mental health therapy Looking to gain addiction counseling experience Whether you are interested in therapy treatment behavioral health psychology social work counseling criminal justice or restorative justice we have a position for you! The mission ofBehavioral Treatment Servicesis to provideaccessible integrated and inclusive behavioral health services supporting clients throughout the criminal justice system.Behavioral Treatment Servicesprovides a continuum of specialized adult offender substance abuse and other treatment modalities. Being a part of theBTSteam means being a part of the forefront of Colorados behavioral health and criminal justice programs and initiatives. Our goals are to provide a space toward client healing reduce criminal recidivism assist clients in working towards personal growth and collaborate with the system and client to work towards mutually agreeable goals. BTSprovides clinical services court related services and specialized programs for adults involved in the criminal justice system.BTSprovides services at community corrections sites (including residential treatment programs) outpatient locations jail based and court liaison programs in 9 counties across Colorado. In addition to this rewarding meaningful and exciting work we offer: • Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance, • 401(k) retirement plan with a generous 100% immediately vested employer match, • Paid life insurance, • Vacation Sick and Personal Paid Time Off, • 11 Paid Holidays per year, • Apaid wellness hour1x/week (within 40-hour work week) to promote self-care and wellness-related activities, • BTS is aqualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, • Career pathingfor continued growth and promotion from within, • Ongoingtrainingsuch as Trauma-Informed Care First Aid Certification Cultural Diversity Professional Boundaries Criminal Thinking Motivational Interviewing, • Bi-weekly individual and grouplicensure supervision(LCSW LPC CAC II/III/LAC)provided during work time at no cost to employee, • Flexibility on creating work schedule, • Paid CAC classes and attendance at CAC classes OVERVIEW:Support clients by assisting them to succeed in the program through conducting client orientationsfacilitating sessions and supporting the therapeutic milieu. Attends specialty courts to outreach andrecruit program participants. Essential Duties/Responsibilities • Support promote and adhere to BTSs mission values and Code of Conduct., • Reflect BTSs commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect., • Maintain confidentiality of client and company information., • Carry out all duties/responsibilities in accordance with Company values policies and procedures applicable laws and contractual obligations, • Assist with initial program intake and orienting new clients, • Participate in specialty court dockets including outreach planning client pro-social events client and court support and client recruitment., • Facilitate support groups including but not limited to initial orientation continued care peer run groups individual support and care planning to assist clients in overcoming dependencies developing pro-social behavior or making other appropriate behavior or cognitive changes., • Report clinical concerns and high-risk persons and safety issues as they occur to other program staff and supervisor at staff report times. Follow clinical direction., • Orders and picks up supplies/food for meetings as directed., • Complete timely and accurate required documentation in all areas., • Attend treatment team clinical staffing and other required meetings., • Drive personal car to court jail and/or other sites as required including in adverse weather, • Attend required trainings and meetings apply skills and knowledge., • Regular and predictable attendance., • Good steward of Company human financial and capital resources., • Participate effectively as a team member through communication cooperation information sharing and problem solving., • Controls problem situations in a calm and directive manner;, • Demonstrates personal & professional growth on an ongoing basis;, • Flexibility and ability to work in multiple environments, • Ability to quickly establish rapport with others, • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, • Personal lived experience with drug/alcohol abuse criminal justice involvement and/or mental health problems with at least a minimum 1 year of current and sustained recovery, • Have completed peer support specialist training though the Colorado Providers Association COPA or other substantially similar program., • Have experience providing mentorship or sponsoring others in their recovery, • High school diploma or equivalenteducation, • Valid CO driver license and proof of insurance, • Computer skills -- Ability to enter data generate reports and create communications from variety of software programs and databases including EHRs, • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and in either one-on-one or group settings, • Ability to remain calm in and de-escalate stressful situations, • Ability to organize and manage time to complete work and meet deadlines, • Detail focused/oriented, • Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices for the client population., • Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Company staff stakeholders and with diverse client base., • Cannot be under current criminal justice supervision or have outstanding court cases warrants fees etc.