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Peer Bridger - B-HOPE
BALTIC STREET WELLNESS SOLUTIONS
Brooklyn, NY | Full Time
$68k-86k (estimate)
3 Weeks Ago
Peer Bridger - B-HOPE
BALTIC STREET WELLNESS SOLUTIONS Brooklyn, NY
$68k-86k (estimate)
Full Time 3 Weeks Ago
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BALTIC STREET WELLNESS SOLUTIONS is Hiring a Peer Bridger - B-HOPE Near Brooklyn, NY

Mission StatementBaltic Street Wellness Solutions is committed to providing peer recovery, person-centered, trauma informed, and compassionate services to those with mental health lived experience. 
Vision: 
Our vision is to drive a cultural transformation within the mental health community by advocating for the underserved, educating for change, and inspiring wellness. We approach our role with cultural humility and mindfulness of oppressive systems. 
Our Core Values: 
  • We value a mentoring philosophy delivered from staff with peer lived experiences.
  • We value the recovery journey of every individual with a mental health diagnosis.
  • We value the personal and professional experiences of our staff and board members.
  • We value community action to change societal views to break the stigma of mental health through advocacy within all systems.
  • We value everyone's desire to have opportunities to obtain their visions of wellness.
  • We value education and training to enhance an individual's opportunities for growth in one's personal journey to self-discovery.
Major Responsibilities For Peer Bridgers Include
  • Develops supportive peer relationships that foster personal empowerment, positive change, choice, wellness, and recovery.
  • Models Wellness-Self Management as a person with lived experience.
  • Provides one-on-one and/or group support during hospitalization and continued short-term-support services following discharge.
  • Teach community adjustment, assist with developing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) and provide other education and resources that support wellness self-management, self-determination, and self-advocacy.
  • Continue with individuals after discharge to identify and engage with a range of natural and community-based services and supports.
  • Accurately record work related activities in a timely manner while maintaining BSWS privacy policy (HIPAA).
  • Report to and meet with BSWS supervisor on a regularly scheduled basis.
  • Attend trainings and meeting as required and assigned by supervisor, funder and BSWS
  • Perform other duties as required and assigned.
Requirements And Preferences Include
  • Have at least one year experience working as a peer.
  • Are New York State Certified Peer Specialists -or must be certified within 6 months of hiring.
  • Demonstrate experience with and knowledge of the New York State mental health and substance abuse systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of advocacy, self-help, and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health and substance abuse services.
  • Can be a role model and convey a message of hope and wellness for people diagnosed with mental illness.
  • Must pass a criminal history background check
  • Must have a GED (General Equivalency Diploma) or academic High School diploma, college degree in related field preferred
  • Must have lived experience with the public mental health system
  • Must have basic computer skills -knowledge of Foothold Technology's AWARDS system a plus
We Are a State Mandated Organizat ion, COVID-19 Vaccinations are Required. Selected candidates must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received a booster shot. Baltic Street Wellness Solutions will require selected candidates to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 and having received a booster shot prior to extending a job offer. If a candidate has a qualifying medical condition or religious exemption that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, an exemption form should be requested from Human Resources.Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$68k-86k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/23/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/20/2024

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