Peer Support Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

JOB DESCRIPTION:TheTeam leadsrole is toguide a teamofpeer/BHTstaffto achieve specific goals andobjectives.This includes organizing work, delegating tasks, motivating team members, andfacilitatingcommunication.They also play a role in problem-solving, performance management, and fostering a positive team environment. In addition, the Team Leaderis responsible forthedaily supervision ofthepeer support/BHTteam,ensuringall processes and procedures are followed. Duties include but are not limited to assistingtheteaminsupporting theindividualsin treatment, managingcompliancetothe dailyscheduleand monitoring the safety of all residents.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of rules and guidelines of the recovery center de-escalation techniques.

• Lead thePeerSupport/BHTstaff and promote a team environment.

• Implement processesand procedures specific tothe peer support/BHTdepartments.

• Assures compliance with established protocols, policies and procedures andidentifiesopportunities to update existing practices and policies.

• Responsiblefor performing routine and random audits ofdocumentationto support quality and consistency.

• Help break down barriers of experience and understanding, as well as power dynamics that may get in the way of working with other members of the treatment team.

• Walk with people on their recovery journeys; dispel myths about what it means to have a mental health condition or substance use disorder.
  

• Assistpeople with finding and following their own recovery paths, without judgment, expectation, rules, or requirements.

• Mentorsnew peers and BHTs on therole andmonitorboundary concerns.

• Facilitate theselectionof weekly peer mentors.

• Establish presence andperformroutine rounds inside and outside ofbuilding.

• Help transport patientsor retrieve facility goodsin OVP Health vehicles when needed.

• Facilitates peer groups and completes all documentation.

• Assistswith assignments foraccompanyingappointments.

• Coordinates outside meetings and community involvement.

• Assistsin monitoringofresident12-stepmeetingto ensure effectiveandappropriate discussions.

• Facilitates store run and ensuresaccurateordering and receiving.

• Monitors complianceofroll call andpatient monitoring.

• Assistswith distribution of daily assignments.

• Works in collaboration with the leadership team to communicate anyconcerns or barriers.

• Communicateswithteamin a manner that supports growth and development.

• Attends weekly supervisionmeeting.
  

• Monitors distribution ofsurveysto gaugesatisfactionof the residents.

• Ensures coordination of weekly graduation ceremonies.

• Assists theSupervisor with job performance evaluations and coaching ofthe team.

• Is responsible for oversight of thepeer support/BHTdepartmentin the absence of theSupervisor.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must haveHighSchool Diploma or GED.

• 2-3 years of experience withinpersonalrecovery model.

• Ohio Peer Support Specialist Certification

• CPR/BLS Certificationrequired.

• Ability toutilizeindividual and group skills.

• Strong knowledge of local community behavioral health services.

• Wellness Recovery Action Plan Certification preferred.

• Experiencein leadership is preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS OR ABILITIES:

Required Skills for this position include but are not limited to:

• Abilityto lead a team to a common goal

• Excellent communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to thrive during stressful situations.

• Superior organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate with the treatment team and assist in ensuring the safety of the client.
  

• Computer literate with experience in a Windows environment.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to prioritize work and work-related responsibilities

• Inspire hope that people can and do recover.

• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Responsible for oversight of thepeersupport/BHTdepartmentin collaboration with theSupervisor.

EEO STATEMENT:

OVP Healthprovidesequal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disabilityor genetics. In addition to federal law requirements,OVP Healthcomplies withapplicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence,compensation,and training.

OVP Healthexpressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of Ohio Valley Physician Inc. employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.