Share Email Opening Title Peer Navigator  Description Turning Point Community Programs is hiring a Peer Navigator for our New Direction program in Merced. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) provides integrated, cost-effective mental health services, employment and housing for adults, children and their families that promote recovery, independence and self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative and high quality services that assist adults and children with psychiatric, emotional and/or developmental disabilities in achieving their goals. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) has offered a path to mental health and recovery since 1976. We help people in our community every single day – creating a better space for all types of people in need. Join our mission of offering hope, respect and support to our clients on their journey to mental health and wellness. Description: The Peer Navigator works at our New Direction program providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for adults. The program seeks to empower individuals in taking charge of their own lives while promoting self-care and independence. In the absence of the Behavioral Health Supervisor or Program Manager, provides leadership and direction for clients as assigned. Provides emotional support to alleviate fears of and barriers to accessing quality health care. Assists assigned clients to identify and progress toward achievement of their chosen goals. Motivate and educate individuals/families/caregivers about the importance of preventative services, medical conditions and recovery strategies. Advocates for clients in all areas of treatment and helps them apply for and receive services. Empowers clients in meeting their goals. Advocates for and assists clients and their families in accessing and receiving mental health treatment, medical care, housing, food and clothing as indicated. Develops individual service plans for each client with their input whenever possible. Must spend each workday engaging members in the field including meeting regularly with clients at Turning Point sites, at jobsites, homes, board and care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, psychiatric facilities and other appropriate sites. Also includes arranging or transporting clients to and from medical appointments. Drives on program business using personal vehicle. Maintains clean driving record as well as currency of driver’s license and vehicle insurance/registration. Provides direct crisis intervention on behalf of clients including, but not limited to telephone, walk-in services, outreach services to program clients. Consults with or meets regularly with the client’s family, care provider or other significant persons with client’s consent. Coaches clients in developing age-appropriate social skills, money management, personal hygiene, and job readiness. Assists in establishing client’s eligibility for Medi-Cal or other benefits and advocates for continuation of benefits when appropriate. Interacts productively within the team in order to provide holistic mental health and case management services to an identified group of clients. Provides “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program. Monitors medication distribution and related charting Attends to the safety, health, and well being of clients. Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner. Provides face-to-face contact with each client assigned. Provides support to other staff members as needed. Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs. Attends all team and agency staff meetings unless approval for non-attendance is secured Team Leader or the Program Director. Meets the standards set for performance in all aspects of job duties. Meets the standard for consistent attendance (not more than a 5% absence rate per month) by reporting to every scheduled shift on time and ready to work and by the judicious use of paid sick leave and avoiding any situations resulting in the need to dock pay for time not worked. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm     CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!   Turning Point Community Programs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.         Position Requirements Completion of high school diploma; some college course work in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred, but not required. Two years varied lived experience with mental health services is preferred. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education Valid California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration. Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Days   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Open Date 5/1/2020   Location New Direction   EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.   adjustedSeniorityDate None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. 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