Certified Peer Support Specialist

CPSS to serve as a Care Management Extender.  Care Management is a service that coordinates both the physical and mental health/substance use care of individuals with Medicaid.  This position may be part time or full time depending on the applicants needs and the needs of the agency.  Salary is $18 per hour.  The Extender will work hand in hand with the Care Manager to support individuals in the following ways: 

• Performing general outreach, engagement, and follow-up with members;
• Coordinating services/appointments (e.g., appointment/wellness reminders, arranging transportation);
• Engaging in health promotion activities (as defined in the Tailored Care Management Provider Manual) and knowledge sharing;
• Sharing information with the care manager and other members of the care team on the member’s circumstances;
• Providing and tracking referrals and providing information and assistance in obtaining and maintaining community-based resources and social support services;
• Participating in case conferences;
• • Support the care manager in assessing and addressing unmet health-related resource needs.