Peer Director

Dickinson Center, Inc.
A subsidiary of Journey Health Systems
43 Servidea Drive
Ridgway, PA 15853
814-776-2145
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Description
Responsible for the day to day operations for a specific caseload of the Peer Support, Drop-In Center, and Decision Support Center. The peer support program provides specialized therapeutic interactions conducted by self-identified current or former consumers of mental health services, to adults with a diagnosis of serious mental illness, in 7 counties. The Drop-In-Center program provides a safe and social environment for adults with Mental Health Diagnosis and individuals who are Intellectual developmentally disabled, in Elk and Cameron Counties. Is responsible for coordinating monthly Decision Support Center (DSC) leadership meetings, collect data, and monitors the day to day operation of the DSC and DSC peer staff. Tracks monthly statistics and Personal Medicine/Power Statement Fidelity. Supervises staff, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures that services delivered meet agency and regulatory standards. May perform tasks such as supervision and signing off on documentations that require Mental Health Professional's signature for licensing requirements in the absence of Program Director as long as meets the definition of MHP.
Tasks
- Models and fosters an organizational culture of respect, cooperation, and service excellence.
- Understands, implements, and follows all Peer Support, C.O.P.E Drop-In-center, DSC regulations and program requirements. Monitors regulatory landscape to be up to date on any legislative or regulation changes which impact the program, or industry in general.
- Coordinates DSC leaderships meetings and monitors monthly events/Personal Medicine/Power Statement/Fidelity.
- Participate in individual or team meetings/supervision with the Program Director.
- Ensuring that documentation is turned in timely, and within program standards, including developing Individual Support plans in Avatar, monitoring staff's progress notes and any other applicable documentation.
Qualifications / Education
- Bachelor's degree and two years of mental health direct care experience; or, High school diploma or general equivalency degree and four years of mental health direct care experience
- Peer Specialist Supervisory Training Curriculum preferred, but must be obtained within 6 months of assuming the position of Peer Support Supervisor
- Valid driver's license