Peer Support Specialist Job at Hargrove Oliver & Parker Enterprises Inc., Richmond, VA

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  • Hargrove Oliver & Parker Enterprises Inc.
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Supervisor

DESCRIPTION: Position is responsible for providing assistance to individuals residing in the sober living home in meeting the goals and objectives of their daily living, as it relates to life skills and crisis intervention. Position requires knowledge of life skills, crisis intervention, and therapeutic interaction skills. A flexible schedule is required.

I. Duties / Responsibilities:

Responsible services provided to assist the individuals to meet the goals and objectives related to life skills and sober living..

This position works in the community and a flexible schedule is required, working overnight, weekends and holidays

 

II. Essential Job Functions:

 

  • Provides life and social skill training
  • provides transportation to appointments as needed
  • performs other duties as assigned
  • Daily documentation of events and activities

 

III . Qualification Standards:

 

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, preferably a QPPMH. Peer recovery specialist are preferred. A Job Coach must be at least 18 years of age. A Job Coach must maintain physical and emotional health to satisfactorily meet the demands of this position. In addition, evidence of a valid Virginia driver’s licensee is required within 30 days of employment.

 

IV. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

 

Knowledge of therapeutic interventions, life skills, crisis intervention, knowledge of therapeutic interaction skills. Must demonstrate an appropriate level of skills necessary to effectively perform the responsibilities of this position. Certification in Crisis Wave, First Aid and CPR and a valid Virginia Drivers License.

Company Description

Hargrove, Oliver, and Parker Inc Community Based Services’ philosophy is supported by society’s need to empower families that have encountered barriers which have impeded their ability to function and maintain in their natural environment to develop the coping skills, nurturing skills and self improvement techniques and abilities to enhance and improve their current sociological and mental health position to a point of stabilization.

Our goal is for each client to successfully complete our program, which is developed to enrich, encourage, and inspire each client to grow and develop into mature and responsible citizens. It is our vested interest to make sure that our program functions in a safe and nurturing environment for our clients to participate grow and benefit from the rewards of being a productive citizen.

The goal of Hargrove, Oliver, and Parker Inc, Community Based Services is to prevent out-of-home placement or hospitalization of children, families and adults and to assist in stabilizing them through strength based strategies; to where it is appropriate to avoid homelessness, incarceration or hospitalization.

The objectives include:

-To increase adults functioning within the community
-To decrease out-of-home placements, hospitalization and incarceration
-To increase the overall physical and emotional health of individuals and families

Company Description

Hargrove, Oliver, and Parker Inc Community Based Services’ philosophy is supported by society’s need to empower families that have encountered barriers which have impeded their ability to function and maintain in their natural environment to develop the coping skills, nurturing skills and self improvement techniques and abilities to enhance and improve their current sociological and mental health position to a point of stabilization.\r\n\r\nOur goal is for each client to successfully complete our program, which is developed to enrich, encourage, and inspire each client to grow and develop into mature and responsible citizens. It is our vested interest to make sure that our program functions in a safe and nurturing environment for our clients to participate grow and benefit from the rewards of being a productive citizen. \r\n\r\nThe goal of Hargrove, Oliver, and Parker Inc, Community Based Services is to prevent out-of-home placement or hospitalization of children, families and adults and to assist in stabilizing them through strength based strategies; to where it is appropriate to avoid homelessness, incarceration or hospitalization. \r\n\r\nThe objectives include:\r\n\r\n-To increase adults functioning within the community\r\n-To decrease out-of-home placements, hospitalization and incarceration\r\n-To increase the overall physical and emotional health of individuals and families

Job Tags

Immediate start, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,

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