Peer Specialist / Queens

Location:

Queens Position Status:

full time

Job Requirements:

A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) provider seeks NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA) /Certified Peer Specialists to function as CRPA/Peer Specialists will assist with the outreach, support and coordination and will serve as a role model for clients who are working towards behavioral health and addiction recovery, willing to share their lived experiences.

Position Status:

full time

Job Requirements:

• Responsible to deliver trauma-informed, non-clinical services with a focus on recovery and rehabilitation from a behavioral health disorder
• Facilitate engagement with participants by developing genuine relationships with participants and their supports by using empathy, sharing experiences, motivational interviewing, active listening, and collaborating on person-centered goal-development
• Educate participants and family members on the domains of person-centered wellness and recovery
• Identify community resources and encourage help-seeking behaviors
• Participate in on-site and off-site activities with participants
• Responsible for crisis intervention and incident reporting procedures
• Act as a role model and coach for participants
• Provide services to participants to address housing, income support, education and vocational training, social supports, employment, recovery supports, primary care needs and psychiatric rehabilitation programs
• Assist participants with identifying and sustaining coping techniques and self-help strategies
• Provide individual peer support and wellness counseling
• Act as an advocate and liaison for participants for access to supports
• Escort participants as needed to various appointments via Public Transportation
• Conduct follow-up via telephone outreach, visits and or certified letters
• Ensure documentation are completed within electronic medical record in a timely fashion
• File various information into the client's individual record
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as directed by supervisor(s)
• Participate in

OMH/ NHCC

approved Orientations and Training

• This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties not mentioned, as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency diploma required
• Currently certified by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board
• Ability to work under strict confidentiality with an ability to be receptive of feedback and supervision for growth and development
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
• Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus
• A Certified Peer Specialist with CASAC is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally, linguistically, and diplomatically
• Travel Requirements - potential accompaniment of individuals via transportation services/public transportation.

Full time:

Monday to Friday 9AM to 5PM or 10AM to 6PM with possibility of including a weekend day. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Job Types:

Full-time Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location:

In person Application Question(s):

• Do you have active/current certification as a NYS Peers Specialist or NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate for which you can provide proof?

( Is a deal breaker if the answer is "no".)

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$25.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

License/Certification:

NYS Peer Specialist or

NYS CRPA

certification with proof (Required)

Work Location:

In person