Peer Support Specialist

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• High school diploma/GED required.

• Eligible to test for Peer Support certificate in Arkansas within 6 months of employment.

• Must be a current or past consumer of mental health or co-occurring behavioral health services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to utilize individual and group skills.

• Strong knowledge of local community services.

• 2-3 years of success within a personal recovery model.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Behavioral Health setting.

• Certified Peer Support Specialist in the state of Arkansas.

Responsibilities:

• Assist individuals in identifying personal goals for recovery using one-on-one and group sessions.

• Support the individual in goal setting and development of a recovery plan by providing skills, strengths, supports, and resources to aid them.

• Assist with obtaining community resources for housing, childcare, and transportation; building social skills; education/employment opportunities; obtaining medical services; and other recovery-oriented activities.

• Assist the individual in identifying personal and environmental obstacles to recovery, linking the individual to the recovery community, including inpatient substance abuse rehab services if needed, and serve as a personal guide and mentor in the management of personal and family recovery.

• Assist individuals in developing empowerment skills.

• Work with clinical staff in developing and implementing post-discharge follow-up procedures to support participants following discharge.

• Work with community collaborators and engage in outreach to support utilization and maintenance of engagement of services, including through educational outreach visits on-site around the state.

• Make connections with potential community partners to facilitate strong network building.

• Provide information for self-help and support groups, parenting skills, nutrition and strategies to promote wellness and recovery.

• Independently or with periodic assistance of higher-graded treatment team members, utilize and teach problem-solving techniques with individuals and groups. The PSS will share their own recovery story and demonstrate what skills, strengths, supports and resources they have used to direct their own recovery.

• Work closely with the individual's treatment team, family and community in determining the steps they need to take in order to achieve recovery goals and self-directed recovery.

• Relay individual issues and concerns to the treatment team.

• Attend and participate in treatment team and project meetings.

• Performs other related responsibilities as required.

Additional Information:

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Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.