Peer Support Specialist – Bois Forte

Peer Support Specialist - Bois ForteRange Mental Health Center Remote Worker Virginia, MNDescription

Job Title: Peer Support Specialist – Bois Forte

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Program Supervisor

Location: Nett Lake Reservation and Tower Reservation

Status: Part-time

Pay band/Wage Range: $18.00 - $ 25.40 (Pay band 1) BOE

Benefits: Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO, MNPFML

About Our Workplace:

Range Mental Health Center is proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The goals of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program in MN are to 1) increase access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services (particularly to under-served communities), 2) advance integration of behavioral health with physical health care, and 3) improve utilization of evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis.

As part of our commitment to supporting employees in their professional development, we offer 100% employer provided clinical supervision at no cost to staff in therapy positions or any role requiring clinical licensure. This includes weekly supervision in accordance with all licensing board requirements. Our structure also includes weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and monthly staff meetings. This reflects our broader philosophy of integrated treatment coordination and robust clinical support. Join a team where collaboration, professional development, and integrated care are built into the way we work, every single week.

Job Summary:

The Peer Support Specialist role utilizes personal experiences to collaborate with, coach and challenge clients to view their life situations as an opportunity for growth and change within each individual’s recovery. The incumbent provides highly individualized services in the community, promoting individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues. For this specific position, the Peer Support Specialist work location would be in Bois Forte, the individual will be a member of Bois Forte and be a liaison between Bois Forte and the services provided by RMHC. This is a grant supported position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide individual and/or group peer support for the people we serve Complete documentation for peer support program per RMHC procedures Assist the people we serve in making progress on treatment plan goalsCoordinate and refer clients to services as needed to achieve and maintain their optimal level of functioning Act as an advocate for the people we serveAssist the people we serve in obtaining and maintaining their benefits Provide crisis assistance as needed Support, assist, enable the people we serve to develop and enhance stability, competencies, personal/emotional adjustments and independent living and community skillsAttend and actively participate in weekly peer support meetingAttend and participate in multidisciplinary employee meetings, minimum of one time per month or as requiredProvide program transportation as neededComplete continuing education training of at least 30 hours every two years in areas of mental health recovery, mental health rehabilitative services and peer support.Follow all Federal guidelines in accordance with the Department of Labor’s statutes and laws and any other regulatory agencies.Liaison between Bois Forte and services provided by RMHC.Other duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:

Reliable transportation to and from workGood verbal and written communication skillsGood observation, rapid assessment, and crisis management skillsNon-judgmental attitude toward persons with disabilities/cultural differencesAbility to be flexible and to work as a team memberGood understanding of local and state mental health systemRegular and reliable attendance is a requirement to this positionEducation, Experience and Qualifications:

Minnesota driver’s license and auto insurance requiredMust be at least 21 years oldHave a High School Diploma or equivalentHave or have had a primary diagnosis of mental illnessBe willing to share their experience with recoverySuccessfully completed the Department approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification examBe felony free for at least one year, have no active order for protections, and pass the required background checkOne year freedom of chemical usage problemsPhilosophical approach consistent with Range Mental Health Center’s missionPhysical Requirements:

Bois Forte Band MemberAbility to lift 25 poundsAbility to deal with significant daily stressSufficient vision to utilize a computer monitorSufficient hearing to accurately record or respond to another party both in person, by phone, or in a group settingAbility to climb stairsMaintain an acceptable level of cleanliness and physical appearanceEOE/AA