Family Peer Support Specialist
US-CA-SACRAMENTO
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 409721
Type: Day
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Overview: Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. Our 130+ clinics across the state of California deliver high-quality, patient-centric care with an emphasis on humankindness. Through affiliations with Dignity Health hospitals, along with our joint ventures and partnerships, we offer a robust, state-of-the-art health care delivery system in the communities we serve .We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service. One Community. One Mission. One California Responsibilities: In collaboration with leadership, manager and Children's Center providers, this position acts as a facilitative agent for key initiatives of patient care. Position will help facilitate patients buildin relationships with their providers and work with others to help organize team efforts directly related to patent care and education. The position is responsible for providing patients with education regarding the mental health environment and providing direct support to staff and providers as they interact with patients to ensure provision of the highest quality patent service . The main objective of the position is to help maximize enrollment (new patients and retention of current patients) through improved customer service, patient satisfaction, and patient and caregiver education. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: * Experience of having received mental health services as a child and/or current or previous experience as a family member of a child receiving mental health services. * High school diploma or equivalent. Complete the Peer Certification and pass the test within 90 days of hire * Valid California drivers license, car insurance and dependable transportation. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to work independently. Computer literacy. Ability to interact effectively with Childrens Center personnel, other Childrens service agencies and Sacramento County personnel. Knowledge of community mental health resources. Basic office skills.
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