**HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS IS OFFERING A $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS TO

ALL MENTAL HEALTH POSITIONS THAT ARE FULL-TIME, NEW HIRE

EMPLOYEES**

Help us help others:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Forensic Services, this position supports incarcerated individuals by collaborating with stakeholders in the courts and jails to support the continuity of care of individuals both while in jail and post-release. The Jail Continuity of Care Peer Support Specialist will meet with individuals in the Hays County Jail in a supportive manner, sharing lived experiences and helping with goal development, community reintegration, and skill development.

You will get to:

• Engages in face-to-face contact with peers to help assess their needs, provide peer support, education, and help facilitate referrals to social services.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Maintains open communication with the program/unit director and other professional staff.
• Works collaboratively with trainers and clinical staff to enhance the overall quality of clinical care and incorporate peer groups into the clinical care of the consumers.
• Make use of Competency education materials and be knowledgeable in their use.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements the provision of peer group meetings and consumer-to-consumer discussion groups that will enhance consumers' ability to better manage their needs.
• Provides peers and their families with information on community and Agency resources.
• Encourages peers to attend consumer meetings/support groups and supports their efforts to develop empowerment skills through self-advocacy.
• Advocates for peers to ensure that needs are met both within the Agency and the community.
• Demonstrates professional conduct in all work behavior.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies, and performance contract documentation requirements.
• Integrates principles of substance abuse recovery as appropriate.
• Candidates must be willing and able to:
• A Current Certification as a Mental Health Peer Specialist is Preferred or Recovery Support Peer Specialist, but not required **

• Share their recovery story with incoming and current clientele as a way of inspiring HOPE that people can and do recover from the life disruptions often associated with mental health challenges.

• Provide practical, real-world support in coping with life's day-to-day demands through modeling 

• Hill Country MHDD Centers will pay for the Mental Health Peer Specialist certification training ($900) for a candidate who comes to the table with a working knowledge of what peer support is and is not.
• A qualified candidate will recognize Peer Support as a profession as well as an ongoing effort to promote change within the system of care by advocating for person-centered care and honoring the voice and choice of service participants.

You'll definitely need:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.
• A valid Texas State Driver's License.
• Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel when necessary.

We'll also want you to:

• To be far enough along in your own recovery journey to walk alongside others on their journey.
• Computer skills to utilize our Electronic Health Record to submit timely and accurate documentation.
• Employ excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage and report effectively.
• Maintain a well-organized schedule while allowing room for flexibility and adjustments with up to 25% travel.
• Maintain accurate and timely collaborative documentation with adherence to HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and collaborate with youth and families served to develop treatment planning.
• Adapt approach to meet all types of communication styles and personalities while effectively implementing solutions that work.
• Employ excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage, instruct, and manage teams and collaborate with individuals and families. Review team documentation.
• Sustain a calm demeanor when under pressure to handle sometimes difficult situations.
• Provide exemplary customer service and care to individuals with their best interests at heart.
• Work autonomously to complete assignments within community and HHSC standards with a high level of quality.
• Work cooperatively with others and be punctual and consistent in attendance because your people will rely on you.
• Other duties as assigned.

We're excited to provide:

• PPO health insurance plan with the option to add dependents.
• PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar for up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings
• Generous paid time off for fun and vacations, and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
• An authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the world

We can pay you:

$20.05 per hour and benefits