Montefiore is a premier academic health system and the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, serving the more than 3 million people living in the New York City region and the Hudson Valley. Montefiore is doing more to deliver science-driven care where, when and how patients need it most. With our new member and affiliate locations in Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties, Montefiore offers patients state-of-the-art healthcare close to home.

We have fantastic opportunity for a Part Time Peer Specialist at our Montefiore Mount Vernon facility.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Peer Specialist focuses on educating clients about effective coping strategies based on personal experience, teaching them symptoms management skills, and assisting them in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals. The Peer Specialist will utilize firsthand insight experience to assist clients in their effort to overcome barriers to Health & Wellness and provide them with skills development around community integration and linkage.

The Peer Specialist will be expected to provide a variety of services such as.

• Serve as role model and mentor to clients
• Assist clients in the development of community support systems and network
• Service coordination, monitoring and follow-up
• Coordinating of referrals to community/service providers (DSS, Housing, DCMH, Legal, Financial)
• Provide advocacy and assistance in navigating the social services system to obtain entitlements
• Promote and support self-help & independent living
• Assist clients, when necessary, by escorting them to appointments and interviews
• ACT as liaison with community agencies, hospitals for admission and discharge planning.
• Participate in morning round, case conference, staff meetings and training programs
• Maintain up-to-date records as required by the program procedures and regulatory agency requirements.
• Attend & complete ACT Core Trainings as required by NYSOMH

POSITION QUALIFICATION:

Must have NYS provisional or permanent certification as peer specialist. High Scholl Diploma or the equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have a clean current NYS driver’s license. Individual must possess good verbal, writing and computer skills. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

This position requires good interpersonal and organizational skills, with excellent reading comprehension, writing, and time management skills. Computer literacy is required including ability to use Microsoft Word & Outlook.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.59 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person