Perinatal Support Specialist

Education

• Completed twelve years of education or have a GED. Enroll and complete a drug studies certificate program. Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates. Maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledgeable of Confidentiality laws, policies, and procedures. Knowledgeable about referral procedures. Knowledge of assessments, CalOMs forms, and consent forms. Must understand the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and the recovery process. Ability to address stressful situations in a calm manner and be able to communicate in a positive way. Ability to work with diverse groups of people. Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills. Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. Champions the mission, culture, and objectives of the organization. Demonstrates value and respect for all employees and clients. High energy and enthusiasm. Performs effectively as a team player. Values the ideas and opinions of others and routinely collects their input as part of the decision-making process.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• They will also need to move around inside the office occasionally to access filing cabinets, office machinery, medical supplies, etc.
• The employee must be capable of operating a computer and other productivity machinery.
• There may be occasions where the employee needs to climb up or down a ladder or equipment and position themselves to maintain files in file cabinets and necessary medical supplies.
• It is essential for the employee to communicate information and ideas clearly so that others can understand.
• They must also be able to provide accurate information in these situations.
• The employee should be able to observe details at close range and occasionally move boxes weighing up to 40 pounds (individually) for various reasons.
• Additionally, the employee may need to work around or be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.