ACT Mental Health Wellness Specialist Position Available In Erie, New York

ACT Mental Health Wellness Specialist 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 2040 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210

Agency Profile:

Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment, and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.

Full-time:

2040 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION

Fully integrated team members who provide highly individualized services to clients, promote recovery, hope, empowerment, and focus on integration within their communities. Wellness/Peer Specialists provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a respectful culture understanding, while focusing on integrated treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities Knowledge of relapse prevention and coping skills for dealing with symptoms of psychiatric disability and substance use disorders Ability to work with a diverse population Knowledge of Advanced Directives Recovery-Oriented by building strengths and empowerment utilizing multiple pathways to recovery Basis knowledge of self-help techniques, self-help group process to facilitate groups and how to access these services within communities Ability to develop and outline safety and relapse prevention plans Basic knowledge of the mental health service delivery systems and of client rights in that system Basic knowledge of human service delivery systems and entitlement programs Ability to verbally engage and empathize with recipients based on common experience Relationship-focused by being respectful, empathic, and collaborative Ability to be patient, encouraging and supportive Ability to teach skills to individuals and monitor application of those skills Person-Centered by demonstrating the ability to personalize goals aligned with specific hopes, preferences while responding to specific needs of the individual being served Ability to assertively advocate for clients and negotiate with service providers Responsible for providing Wellness Self-Management services, which are designed to improve community functioning and prevent relapses. Provide person-centered recovery-oriented practices that provide knowledge and skills to help individuals enhance personal wellness and develop resiliency; skills training; and assist individuals to make informed decisions to improve their quality of life. Trauma-informed by utilizing a strength-based framework focusing on overall health/wellness Required use of personal vehicle.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Must be trained in the following areas within six (6) months of hire: Communications, Ethics/Boundaries, Listening, Advocacy, Mutual Support/Natural Supports (Above trainings are available through OMH webinar) Other training required is part of the

ACT Core Trainings:

Benefits/Social Security, AOT/Forensics WRAP, Wellness Self-Management, Recovery Must be proficient in the use of computers, email, cellular phones, all Microsoft Office Products and iPhone applications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Must have experience with public mental health services as well as the community. Must be able to promote overall health & wellness and assist in educating and facilitating health living. Must have two (2) years minimum experience with using and facilitating self-help groups or working/volunteering in an advocacy role At least 2 years of providing services for individuals with behavioral health barriers. Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, and possess a personal vehicle for job requirement

COMPENSATION

$20.08/hr – $25.60/hr