What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist position at CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc?
Job Definition
The Peer Specialist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care coordinator team to assist with the outreach, support and coordination of care for those eligible for and/or served by the Forensic ACT Team, including chronically medically ill individuals with co-occurring mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. Peer Specialist will serve as a role model and/or health coach for clients.
Educational Requirements
High School Diplomas or GED. A peer credential recognized by the Office of Mental Health and receive specialized training and supervision preferred, or a provisional certification is required to be acquired within 6 months of employment.
Experience Required
We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:
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If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553.
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CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services.
The Peer Specialist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care coordinator team to assist with the outreach, support and coordination of care for those eligible for and/or served by the Forensic ACT Team, including chronically medically ill individuals with co-occurring mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. Peer Specialist will serve as a role model and/or health coach for clients.
Educational Requirements
High School Diplomas or GED. A peer credential recognized by the Office of Mental Health and receive specialized training and supervision preferred, or a provisional certification is required to be acquired within 6 months of employment.
Experience Required
- Relevant life experience required: personal experience living with a disability and/or social/emotional challenge, and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery model within Health Home model.
- Current New York State Driver's License
- Clean DMV Record
- Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance
- Provide outreach to clients to facilitate their engagement in services available via the Forensic ACT Team.
- Provide health coaching and recovery support, especially on issues of self-advocacy, wellness self-management, medication adherence, smoking cessation, entitlements, and daily living activities.
- Assists with and coordinate clients' transportation to appointments, including provision of travel training as needed.
- Accompany clients to medical and/or other appointments to facilitate their engagement and follow through as needed.
- Provide concrete service delivery to clients i.e., benefits/enrollments as per program needs.
- Maintains documents, records, statistics, and other related reports in an organized, timely and accurate manner as per policy and procedure.
- Coordinates care planning with other providers of services/ resources to ensure goal directed, collaborative care, including care transitions.
- Works as part of the Forensic ACT team; attends and participates in team meetings to provide input/feedback around psychosocial conditions/co morbidities to review client status, update plans and goals, review outcomes to further program goals.
- Acts as a resources/consultant to all team members on psychosocial and/or substance abuse issues and resources.
- Provides telehealth, collateral as well as face to face outreach, engagement and service planning in the field.
- Acts as a linkage to community services including medical, behavioral, residential, entitlement and any other needed services per interdisciplinary care plan.
- Monitors overall service delivery to clients to ensure coordination and continuity; advocates with service providers/resources as needed.
- Provides crisis intervention and follow-up.
- Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress
- Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
- Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
- Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
- Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
- Other duties as assigned.
We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
- Flexible Spending Account
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Long Term and Short Term Disability
- Legal Plan
- Dependent Care Expense Account
- Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- HRA
- Training programs including a Mentorship program
- Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- Career growth and Promotional opportunities
- Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more
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If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553.
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CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services.
- Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2025, 7 years in a row.
- Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.
- Engage your passion and CHOOSE a career & employer where you can use your vital energy to make a difference.