Peer Support

Position Summary:

Necco has an opportunity for a career as a Peer Supporter. The Peer Supporter is uniquely qualified to help individuals recover from mental health challenges because they have real life experiences of the same. Focused on individuals who are resistant to formalized treatment, peer supporters bring a new facet of support to Necco's treatment modalities.

You should be accurately described as:

A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver tangible results. A problem-solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. Ridiculously passionate about the company's success, growth, and program quality.

The candidate selected will be responsible for the following:
Ongoing Treatment and Discharge
Provide strength-based role modeling to individuals with a mental health disorder.
Use techniques such as personal recovery story, relaxation strategies, and supportive interventions
Provide individuals with the information and support needed to navigate through supplemental programs
Participate in treatment team meetings, understand the discharge process, and act as an advocate for person served in a care setting
Assist individual in managing mental health symptoms and reducing resistance to plan/treatment
Productivity and Supervision

Meet productivity goals outlined for the position
Attend mandatory trainings, group supervision and peer supporter supervision as required and ongoing training
Ensure complete and correct data is entered into the Electronic Health Record, according to timeframes outlined in policy and/or regulation
Risk Prevention and Management
Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and staffing of all critical incidents
Understand and follow HIPPA related regulations
Collaborate with team regarding critical incidents
Report all instances of suspected abuse, neglect, or any incident defined as "critical"
Remain current on all required certifications and ongoing trainings for position
Corporate Citizen

Practice Ruthless Pragmatism
Engage in peer to peer feedback
Know and live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles
Embody the three essential virtues of humble, hungry, and smart
Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard
Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure
Position Qualifications:

21 years of age
High School Diploma required
Experience with mental health disorders
Must be certified by respective state and regulatory board as a peer supporter
Valid Driver's License
Limited Liability Auto Insurance Coverage of 100/300/100
Organizational, and Written/Oral Communications skills
Must have the skills necessary to navigate and execute several software programs (i.e. Microsoft offices, Databases, Electronic Health Records, Dashboards, etc.)
Successful completion of all required Criminal Background checks and drug screenings (if applicable)
Willingness to help teenagers and young adults in navigating through mental health issues, transitions, and in setting up permanency
Ability to adhere to scheduled and unplanned deadlines
Willingness to travel and attend training
Successful completion of all required training related to role

At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.