Who is Kyros? Kyros is a venture-backed Minneapolis-based start-up that is revolutionizing the way that recovery services are delivered and managed. Our technology-enabled workforce solution provides instant access to a curated network of peer recovery specialists and recovery resources for individuals suffering from Substance Use Disorder while simultaneously streamlining and automating critical administrative functions to enable service expansion and increased accessibility.
Position Summary: The Peer Supervisor will provide direct supervision, oversight, and support to a staff team of Peer Specialists (a.k.a. CPRS, PSS, PRSS, CPRM).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Collaborates, develops, and implements weekly group supervision support sessions. Provides oversight, support, and ensures appropriate coverage for Clients. Conducts supervision, training, and support to their Peer Specialist team to ensure compliance with applicable ethical requirements, appropriate boundaries, and the ability to articulate the unique supervisory requirements of the peer program including individual supervision and group supervision. Provides trauma-informed and culturally intelligent care for diverse Peer Specialists. Maintains accurate and timely supervision reporting and documentation while ensuring compliance with privacy requirements. Engages with Peer Specialist team members to use evidenced-based tools and curricula to teach life and social skills, problem solving, and recovery skills with the goal of promoting self-empowerment of Clients receiving peer services. Supports Peer Specialist team members to help participants focus on strengths and become self-directed in their recovery. Researches, locates, and engages resources to build the Peer Specialist team skills and ensure quality and appropriate supports for participants. Stay up to date with trends and development in mental health and substance use disorders. Contributes to the continual supervision, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of our Peer Specialist program. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or some college. Experience overseeing, managing, and training team members. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be an independent problem-solver and critical thinker. Strong knowledge of ethics and ethical decision making. Effective use of software applications is required, and advanced use is preferred. – i.e., Google Suite, MS Excel, Electronic Health Records, Slack, etc. Certificates and Licenses: Must have current OH PRS Certification (w/ 2 years experience), CDCA preferred OR hold one the licenses outlined here AND Must show certificates of completion of OhioMHAS eBased Academy Courses (16 hours) Must show certificate of completion of OhioMHAS Online Peer Supporter Supervision Training (4 hours) Computer Skills:
MS Office Google Suite Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Peer Specialist Supervisor encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This role does not take place in an office environment. Flexibility in delivering supervision via phone, video call and in-person at varying times of the day is required.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the Peer Specialist Supervisor is regularly required to sit. The Peer Specialist Supervisor is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The role will occasionally require the ability to stand and walk. The Peer Specialist Supervisor must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
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