Peer Support Specialist/Trainee -Forensic PATH & HARPS - Mon-Fri 10:30AM-7PM

Location: Spokane, WA, USA

Frontier Behavioral Health’s presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong, allowing our non-profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community.  Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues.  As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.  If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us!

WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?

At Frontier Behavioral Health, we value our employees and recognize the importance of EVERY employee’s contribution to our mission.

Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County.

At FBH we have a variety of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, partnerships with schools, law enforcement and more.

Our evidence-based, culturally appropriate, trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse needs of those we serve.

SHIFT: Monday-Friday 10:30AM-7PM - There is added shift differential to the base pay as indicated below.

Peers will work within both programs as outlined below:

FORENSIC PROJECTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS (FPATH)

The Forensic PATH team works with individuals who have been involved with the forensic mental health system and assists them with identifying, locating and accessing resources within their community. This team works with persons in Region 1 of Washington State (Spokane, Stevens, Ferry, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, and Adams counties).

Work with individuals who have been identified by the Health Care Authority as eligible for the program

Assess needs of individuals and provide case management and assistance in connection to resources

Assist with access to employment and educational services

Staff are SOAR-trained and assist with Social Security benefits application

Utilize Client Support Funds for basic needs or to assist with engagement to resources

FORENSIC HOUSING & RECOVERY THROUGH PEER SERVICES (FHARPS)

The Forensic Housing and Recovery through Peer Services (HARPS) Team uses the Permanent Supportive Housing and Housing First model to offer housing assistance to individuals who meet the definition of Trueblood Class Members. Participants are provided with meaningful choice and control of housing and support services. The team provides case management to participants with an emphasis on enhancing access to and retention in permanent supportive housing.

Services include:

Person-driven housing exploration

Landlord outreach and engagement

Employment services

Activities of daily living services

Social and interpersonal relationships and leisure time

Participants have access to short-term housing bridge subsidies to reduce barriers and increase access to housing options. The team links participants to long term providers including mental health and substance use treatment providers, foundational community supports, and other providers as appropriate.

Peer Support Specialists promote community integration, resiliency and quality of life objectives with clients and/or family members. When appropriate and helpful to the client, Peer Support Specialists share relevant personal experiences that foster hope, resiliency and decrease stigmatization of mental illness.  Peer Support Services are provided to individuals and families of all ages. These services may be provided on an individual or group basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, assist other FBH team members in the development of treatment objectives and interventions for clients enrolled in mental health services.

Provide peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to clients, parents, caregivers, and natural/community supports by encouraging them to regain hope in, and control over, their own lives.

Identify services and activities that promote recovery and resilience, assisting clients to identify strengths, recognize successes, and to build hope.

Mentor clients to build self-advocacy skills, navigate health systems, build natural supports, and find meaningful activities that promote a sense of purpose, structure and inclusion in the community.

Promote personal responsibility for recovery as the individual client and/or mental health service provider defines recovery.

Mentor clients to explore networking through existing advisory groups and client-run organizations; if applicable, help clients become involved as an advocate for others.

Provide individual and group services (appropriate to scope) for enrolled clients including facilitating recovery groups

Mentor clients to build and maintain community living skills and access community resources;

Support clients who are pursuing educational, vocational, or volunteer services;

Engage with assigned clients prior to discharge from inpatient psychiatric care, participate in discharge planning, as directed and assigned, and accompany clients as they transition into the community as appropriate.

Assist clients in need or in times of personal crisis with finding appropriate resources for stabilization in the least restrictive environment appropriate.

Contact clients referred by a clinician that are not attending scheduled appointments in order to identify barriers and problem solve solutions to client attendance.

Work with clients in preparation of graduating from services.

Engage with various community partners as stipulated in contracts and within the program design.

Partner with team members to review cases, gain consultation and co-facilitate groups