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

Salary : $25 - $26