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Volunteer Lay Counselor information

What is the difference between Volunteer Lay Counselor vs Volunteer Mental Health Peer Support Specialist?

AspectVolunteer Lay CounselorVolunteer Mental Health Peer Support Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires basic mental health training, certifications vary by organizationOften requires lived experience and peer support training
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, clinics, hospitals, faith-based organizationsCommunity settings, support groups, mental health programs
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare, mental health organizations, nonprofitsNonprofits, mental health agencies, peer-led programs

Volunteer Lay Counselors and Volunteer Mental Health Peer Support Specialists both provide mental health support but differ mainly in training and focus. Lay Counselors often have formal mental health training, while Peer Support Specialists rely on lived experience and peer support skills. Both roles serve in community settings and are vital in mental health outreach and support.

Nurse Manager

St Petersburg Pregnancy Center Inc

Saint Petersburg, FL • On-site

$75K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Purpose & Impact

The Nurse Manager oversees the provision of patient care and clinic operations, provides support and care to patients, and maintains professional standards of care. The Nurse Manager is responsible for planning and performing nursing interventions. He/she is also responsible for supervising, organizing, planning, assessing, and monitoring the medical services provided by The Next STEPP Center. The Nurse Manager collaborates with medical professionals and lay counselors to assure that patients are receiving the best medical, psychosocial and spiritual care possible.

Reports to: The Medical Director and CEO

Supervises: All medical personnel (paid and volunteer) who assist with the medical services program

The following professional strengths and qualities are valued in a Nurse Manager:

  • Is a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
  • Exhibits strong commitment and dedication to the pro-life position.
  • Agrees with and is willing to uphold the Statement of Faith, Code of Christian Conduct, Statement of Confidentiality, and the policies and procedures of The Next STEPP Center.
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal and administrative skills.
  • Demonstrates responsiveness to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Skills & Abilities

  • Has one year of experience in Ob/Gyn nursing (preferred).
  • Has one year of supervisory experience.
  • Has experience in a pregnancy center medical clinic (preferred).
  • Has already been trained in, or is willing to attend training for, the performance of Limited Obstetric Ultrasound.
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal, administrative skills.
  • Efficiently uses computer and software applications in performance of duties, and performs responsibilities with little or no supervision.

Responsibilities: The Nurse Manager provides support and care to patients and maintains professional standards of care. Under the general supervision of the Medical Director and CEO, the Nurse Manager is responsible for planning and performing direct and indirect nursing interventions. She is also responsible for a variety of other clinic functions: supervising, organizing, planning, assessing, and monitoring the medical services provided by The Next STEPP Center. The Nurse Manager also works in conjunction with physicians, nurses, other medical professionals, and lay counselors to assure that patients are receiving the best medical, nursing, spiritual and psychosocial care possible. This position has full time/part time flexibility.

Basic Qualifications: RN, BSN; Clear & active license as a registered nurse in the state of Florida

Company Description

The Next STEPP Center is a nonprofit Christian ministry that provides life affirming solutions and medical services as well as practical, emotional, social and spiritual support to women, men and families experiencing pregnancy or parenting and related challenges. Our easily accessible, culturally responsive services are available to all regardless of age, race, ethnic, religious, economic, military, orientation or marital status.