Program Manager - Community Based ACT Team - Vera French Community Mental Health Center

JOIN OUR TEAM!

The Peer Support Specialist on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team serves as the lead advocate and mentor for the ACT team and provides a member's perspective to the team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Work as a member of the ACT team providing 24/7 services to members with the most needs
• Ensure that each individual client's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities.
• Assist peers in identifying, choosing, obtaining, and maintaining wellness and healthy lifestyle related goals
• Act as a teacher and role model of behavior health recovery and assist with the development of effective communication with other providers
• Offer hope of recovery from mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders by sharing own recovery stories and teaching individuals how to tell their own stories effectively

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of one year recent work experience with persons with serious mental illness; experience working with challenging/difficult populations preferred
• Has been personally diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness
• Has met all requirements of the Appalachian Consulting Group Peer Support Training Model, or is able to meet these requirements within the first six months following date of hire
• Knowledge of the ACT model and previous ACT experience is preferred
• Valid driver's license with a driving record that will allow insurability, ability to travel generally within a 50 mile service model radius

WHO YOU ARE:

• Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others.
• Persistent. Although it may take a while to achieve a goal, you do not give up.
• Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.
• Confidential. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and possess a high level of interpersonal skills, both verbal and written in order to provide information to clients and other personnel.

Share Our Values: We are united by our shared values of community service, compassion, empowerment, respect, resourcefulness and professionalism.

Make an Impact: Our mission is to enhance the mental health of all in our community through quality, accessible and comprehensive care.

Learn and Grow: Vera French offers various in-house training opportunities CPR, Medication Management and other trainings through our learning management system. To encourage our staff to continue their education, Vera French also offers a Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment program for all employees after one year of service.

What we Offer:

• Full time, part time, PRN, 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift positions - we are currently looking to fill a full time 1st shift and a full time 3rd shift position.
• Working for a company that values quality, accessible and comprehensive care for the community.
• The benefits:
  • Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD
  • 401(k) with employer contribution & matching
  • Tuition & Loan Repayment Program
  • AFLAC
  • Holiday/Vacation/Sick Time
  • Opportunities for CEUs