Company:
Supreme Living
Location: Olympia
Closing Date: 23/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
The Certified Peer Counselor is responsible for providing peer support, guidance, and advocacy for residents.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide guidance and mentoring to individuals in their recovery.
• Aids in addressing barriers and obstacles to their recovery.
• Participates in resident Treatment Teams.
• Assists residents in developing life skills in the areas of living, learning, working, and socializing.
• Supports peers in gaining independence in the community.
• Reports changes in the individual's condition to the nursing and MHP staff as appropriate.
• Responsible for accurate and timely charting in ECP using accepted abbreviations and terminology.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Meets with residents regularly to offer individual support counseling.
• Assists individual to develop an interest in and knowledge of a clean environment that promotes healthy living.
• Provides resource information and referrals to assist residents in developing community support systems such as developing supportive relationships, self-advocacy, stable housing, education, and employment.
• Facilitates educational groups as assigned.
• Shares their own recovery stories that are relevant and helpful in overcoming obstacles.
• Promotes personal responsibility for recovery.
• Models' skills in recovery and self-management.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and LICENSURE:
• Must have completed the educational requirements as a Certified Peer Counselor in Washington State as defined in WAC 182-538D-0200.
• Must have valid Food Handler's Permit from the Health Department.
• Meets health requirements, i.e. - flu vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination and booster, tb testing - per licensing requirements.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License required or the equivalent if residence in Washington is new.
• Must demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• The Certified Peer Counselor must be in recovery and willing to share their recovery journey.
TRANSPORTATION:
Must be willing and able to transport individuals to appointments or outings as directed and follow Supreme Living protocol for safe driving.
COMMUNICATION:
• Participates in staff meetings and in-services training.
• Consults with Nursing staff, Mental Health staff or peers when knowledge base in a given area needs to be expanded.
• Request's literature, in-service or orientation on a given topic.
• Demonstrates accountability regarding equipment and supplies.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Ability to read, research, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information pertinent to job requirements.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups.
• Proficient in English.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; squat; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most the employee's job duties are performed indoors in a medical environment in a residential setting. In some circumstances, the employee may be required to perform some job duties outside, in medical settings, and in the presence of non-employees, such as patients, families and state officials. There is a possibility of exposure to disease and contagions that could cause a cold, flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WHO WE ARE
Supreme Living is a state-licensed Residential Treatment Facility offering residential mental health care for up to 15 residents at our Olympia location. Supreme Living provides comprehensive, cost-effective, and quality care to individuals requiring assistance in day-to-day living functions in home-like environments. We provide such services in a way that builds upon community support systems, coordinates services, and nurtures the development of each individual.
Our sole mission is to strengthen the long-term health of our community through the development of programs and services that promote quality living.
Individuals residing in a Supreme Living facility will receive the best possible care by our dedicated and loyal nursing, support service, and administrative staff. Working at Supreme Living requires compassion and dedication, and we are very careful to hire people that can provide the special care needed for the individuals we serve.
THE SUPREME LIVING VALUES ARE:
Salary Description
$22-$26
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Wage: $20-$24 DOE
Consideration for a raise after a 90-day introductory period.
Shift: 8am - 4pm or 12am - 8am, varied days (on call options also available)
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- One work site - no traveling from location to location
- Option for Medical, Dental/Vision Benefits for Full Time employees
- Employee Assistance Program offered for insurance eligible employees
The Certified Peer Counselor is responsible for providing peer support, guidance, and advocacy for residents.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide guidance and mentoring to individuals in their recovery.
• Aids in addressing barriers and obstacles to their recovery.
• Participates in resident Treatment Teams.
• Assists residents in developing life skills in the areas of living, learning, working, and socializing.
• Supports peers in gaining independence in the community.
• Reports changes in the individual's condition to the nursing and MHP staff as appropriate.
• Responsible for accurate and timely charting in ECP using accepted abbreviations and terminology.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Meets with residents regularly to offer individual support counseling.
• Assists individual to develop an interest in and knowledge of a clean environment that promotes healthy living.
• Provides resource information and referrals to assist residents in developing community support systems such as developing supportive relationships, self-advocacy, stable housing, education, and employment.
• Facilitates educational groups as assigned.
• Shares their own recovery stories that are relevant and helpful in overcoming obstacles.
• Promotes personal responsibility for recovery.
• Models' skills in recovery and self-management.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION and LICENSURE:
• Must have completed the educational requirements as a Certified Peer Counselor in Washington State as defined in WAC 182-538D-0200.
• Must have valid Food Handler's Permit from the Health Department.
• Meets health requirements, i.e. - flu vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination and booster, tb testing - per licensing requirements.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License required or the equivalent if residence in Washington is new.
• Must demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• The Certified Peer Counselor must be in recovery and willing to share their recovery journey.
TRANSPORTATION:
Must be willing and able to transport individuals to appointments or outings as directed and follow Supreme Living protocol for safe driving.
COMMUNICATION:
• Participates in staff meetings and in-services training.
• Consults with Nursing staff, Mental Health staff or peers when knowledge base in a given area needs to be expanded.
• Request's literature, in-service or orientation on a given topic.
• Demonstrates accountability regarding equipment and supplies.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Ability to read, research, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information pertinent to job requirements.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups.
• Proficient in English.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; squat; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most the employee's job duties are performed indoors in a medical environment in a residential setting. In some circumstances, the employee may be required to perform some job duties outside, in medical settings, and in the presence of non-employees, such as patients, families and state officials. There is a possibility of exposure to disease and contagions that could cause a cold, flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WHO WE ARE
Supreme Living is a state-licensed Residential Treatment Facility offering residential mental health care for up to 15 residents at our Olympia location. Supreme Living provides comprehensive, cost-effective, and quality care to individuals requiring assistance in day-to-day living functions in home-like environments. We provide such services in a way that builds upon community support systems, coordinates services, and nurtures the development of each individual.
Our sole mission is to strengthen the long-term health of our community through the development of programs and services that promote quality living.
Individuals residing in a Supreme Living facility will receive the best possible care by our dedicated and loyal nursing, support service, and administrative staff. Working at Supreme Living requires compassion and dedication, and we are very careful to hire people that can provide the special care needed for the individuals we serve.
THE SUPREME LIVING VALUES ARE:
- Compassion: We strive to walk in the shoes of the individuals we serve. Our team is committed to providing a supportive environment through comfort, care, and hope.
- Integrity: We demonstrate respect by providing care with dignity in a dedicated and trustworthy manner, valuing each individual's significance.
- Teamwork: As a team, we provide an exceptional standard of care to the individuals we serve. We create an atmosphere of mutual support, respect, and cooperation with open communication. We hold ourselves - individually and together - mutually accountable for our actions.
- Professionalism: We continually strive to achieve excellence in everything we do, with mutual respect and humility.
- Holistic Care: We assist individuals in reaching their fullest potential physically,mentally, emotionally, and socially.
Salary Description
$22-$26
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