Applications Programming Manager jobs in Portsmouth, VA

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

Under general direction, The Peer Specialist will work with the team to provide group and individual engagement with persons diagnosed with SUD and or co-occurring disorders on an individual basis. In addition, the Peer Worker will work as a fully integrated team member providing support services in a residential ASAM 3.1 environment that includes groups and daily living support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provides in person individualized support to individuals who have been identified with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use.

· Serves as a role model, mentor, and advocate in order to help prevent relapse and promote log-term recovery.

· Provides strength-based rehabilitative and recovery-oriented services individually and as part of a team.

· Establish a trusting relationship with client based in mutuality and unconditional positive regard during outreach and meetings in the community and in various program settings.

· Supports client in developing and implementing a person-centered recovery plan that is relevant to the current expressed needs of the client, consistent with the Plan of Care.

· Shares personal experiences to foster a sense of hope and recovery.

· Ensures coordination of services through collaboration and consultation with other staff, providers and identified family and/or friends of clients.

· Advocates on client’s behalf via telephone and written correspondence when asked.

· Attends and participates in staff meetings and periodic in-service trainings.

· Attains and maintain competency in evidence-based practices as assigned.

· Documents time and effort and tasks during working hours as required for billing.

· Produces and maintains thorough, accurate and timely documentation, including documentation of interactions with client, services provided, important information and/or events, and contacts with other agencies and service providers, as required by agency policies, and relevant contracts and regulatory agencies.

· Increases client’s awareness of recovery services and supports in the community, identifying and supporting client in removing barriers to recovery, self-efficacy, and community inclusion.

· Assists client in developing personal skills toward community inclusion, personal development, and independent living.

· Supports client in shared decision-making with family and providers when asked.

Please note that this job posting has some need for weekend and evening coverage to ensure that our residents are receiving programming services in SUD and other co-occurring disorders throughout the day, evening and weekends so this position may require some need for flexibility.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Certified Recovery Specialist (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person