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:

34 North Main Street, Warsaw

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION

Provide peer support to individuals with behavioral health issues who are enrolled in Spectrum Health & Human Services' CCBHC.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities Advocacy Outreach and Engagement Self Help Tools Peer Recovery Supports and Peer Counseling Transitional Supports Pre-Crisis and Crisis Support Services Engagement, Peer Bridge Services, and Services to Assist Individuals transitioning between service systems or between residential or Inpatient Settings to the Community Self-Advocacy, Self-Efficacy, and Empowerment Parent Skill Development and Training, Family/caregiver Psychoeducation Community Connections and Natural Supports Assist individuals with goals of Independent Living Skills Be a positive role model especially in sharing one's own recovery from behavioral health issues Assist individuals in obtaining their goals as written in their Individualized Action Plans Ability to utilize electronic data systems (i.e. electronic records and computers) Assist individuals in developing WRAP plan Any other duties deemed necessary by supervisor

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, Power Point, Desktop Publishing, Outlook, etc Ability to engage and connect with individuals who have a behavioral health disorder and or their families Motivational Interviewing Ability to develop a WRAP and or Wellness Management and Recovery Cognitive Behavioral Motivational Enhancement Therapy

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

(Please include your Peer Certification in your application) NYCPS Certified Peer Specialist Credential or OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Credential (CRPA)

EXPERIENCE

Preferred one (1) year work-related experience Must possess a valid Driver's License and a vehicle with an acceptable driving record Must be current or former recipient of behavioral health services or have a family member who has or is receiving behavioral health services

COMPENSATION

$23/hr - $29/hr