Share Email Opening Title Peer Support Specialist  Description Turning Point Community Programs is hiring an on call Peer Support Specialist for our Warmline program in Modesto. 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: Responsible for completion of assigned duties and maximizing the provisions of peer support and referrals for all crisis callers. Performs a wide range of duties related to safety and peer support for the call line or center including crisis intervention, suicide prevention and community referrals. Responsibilities: Responsible for assisting callers in areas of active listening, demonstrating empathy, carrying the message of hope and recovery, and providing appropriate community referrals whenever possible. Maintains confidentiality of callers and individuals. Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis by notifying emergency services staff and security where indicated. Completes necessary paperwork to maintain record keeping for all necessary tracking of callers, utilization of peer support area, and other program outcome information. Provides effective and accurate information in briefing peers at change of shift. Completes all other paperwork as assigned and meets all deadlines and productivity standards. Provides support to other staff members as needed. Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis. Interacts productively withal team members in order to provide the best quality of care for callers/clients. 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 by the Team Leader. Meets the productivity standard for billable Medi-Cal/Medicare units monthly. 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: Varies based on needs of the program             Position Requirements REQUIREMENTS Completion of high school diploma or G.E.D. One (1) year of full-time experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in a program serving people with mental disabilities is preferred. Varied lived experience with mental health services is preferred.   Full-Time/Part-Time On-Call   Shift Days   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Open Date 8/2/2021   Location Warmline   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. To search for an open position, please go to http://TurningPointCommunityProgramsInc.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Program Director III in Modesto, CA Posted on: 2/16/2024 [Apply Now] Behavioral Health Specialist I in Modesto, CA Posted on: 1/5/2024 [Apply Now] Assistant Program Director in Sacramento, CA Posted on: 1/5/2024 [Apply Now] Clinical Team Leader II (ECM) in Stockton, CA Posted on: 1/5/2024 [Apply Now] Peer Support Specialist in Grass Valley, CA Posted on: 1/4/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Administrative Coordinator in French Camp, ca Posted on: 12/7/2023 [Apply Now] Program Support Assistant II in Modesto, CA Posted on: 9/27/2023 [Apply Now] Administrative Coordinator (ECM) in Modesto, CA Posted on: 11/10/2023 [Apply Now] Office Manager in Modesto, CA Posted on: 12/19/2023 [Apply Now] Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician in French Camp, ca Posted on: 11/29/2023 [Apply Now] Follow us See who works here:

 

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