The High Priority Reentry Peer Support Specialist responsible for providing
re-entering individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or Severe and
Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), who are on the Department of Adult Correction
(DAC) prioritization list, with education and support throughout the transition
process.
This position is required to reside in North Carolina within 40 miles of one of
the counties within the Alliance catchment areas (Mecklenburg, Wake, Durham,
Orange, Johnston, Harnett, or Cumberland).
Responsibilities & Duties
Provide Care Team Support
Support members transitioning from Inpatient settings to the appropriate
lower or lateral level of care
Provide subject matter expertise, within scope, regarding member’s physical
and/or behavioral health to support the development and delivery of a whole
person approach to Care Management
Collaborate with other Alliance staff, behavioral health providers, primary
care physicians, specialty care providers and other community partners and
stakeholders to support members in their home communities
Support High Priority Reentry Liaison Transition Coordinator with Core Re-Entry
Transitional Care Coordinator Functions
Meet with clients regularly to offer one-on-one support and counseling
Require travel to meet with members regularly to offer one-on-one support and
counseling
Develop recovery plans, coping methods, and rehabilitation strategies with
the client
Assist members with developing short-term goals, coping methods and
rehabilitation strategies with members
Arrange medical appointments, therapy sessions, support groups, and other
resources to aid the client
Report any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to the
relevant professionals
Report any challenges, conflicts, or barriers to the High Priority Reentry
Liaison Transition Coordinator
Liaison with family members and medical professionals regularly
Work with potential members family and medical professionals to address
members needs and goals
Coordinate the client's logistics such as medical appointments and therapy
sessions, among others
Address a member’s barriers including, not limited to, medical appointments,
treatments, and other important appointments for services
Travel
Travel between Alliance offices, attending meetings on behalf of Alliance,
participating in Alliance sponsored events, etc. may be required
Travel to meet with members, providers, stakeholders, attend court hearings
etc. is required
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience
Required:
High School Diploma with two (2) years of experience working with people with
SMI/SPMI and their families or guardians. Lived experience with mental health
conditions, substance abuse or trauma is required.
NC Certified Peer Support Specialist Program certification is required.
Preferred:
Experience providing peer supports to individuals in and out of the Justice
System.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Ability to utilize computer equipment and web-based software to conduct work.
Ability to interact with various office staff as needed to support necessary
workflows.
Ability to interact with healthcare professionals, patients, their families
and other supports.
Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups through spoken,
written and electronic media.
Ability to attend to detail, effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a
timely manner.
Ability to work independently without a high degree of supervision.
Employment for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background and
MVR (Motor Vehicle Registration) check, which will be performed after acceptance
of an offer of employment and prior to the employee's start date.
Pay Range
$26.27-$34.14
Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education,
experience, external market data and consideration of internal equity
An excellent fringe benefit package accompanies the salary, which includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability
Generous retirement savings plan
Flexible work schedules including hybrid/remote options
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holiday
Dress flexibility