Are you interested in a career supporting people in your community in their mental health recovery? Join the team at Recovery Options Made Easy !
Recovery Options Made Easy, is a nonprofit supported housing and community support service agency organized in 1990. As a peer-run organization, we were developed and operated by those with lived experience. Our agency is committed to decreasing stigma by increasing awareness of mental health and substance use through information, education, and advocacy. Recovery Options has a 30 year track record of success and we are a nationally recognized, peer-run nonprofit agency serving adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), seriously impacting their day-to-day functioning in the community. The mission of our organization is to provide services and supports allowing recipients to achieve integration and social equality in the community. Person-centered services are designed around the principles of recovery and empowerment.
Learn more about our Agency and the programs we offer by visiting our website at www.recoveryoptionsny.org
We offer a full range of benefits, including, choice of Health insurance (four options available) with flexible spending accounts and max deductible paid for by Agency (with exception of catastrophic package), Dental, Vision, 403b, Life Insurance provided by ROME with option to purchase additional life, EAP, 5 paid Float Days per year, PTO, Paid Sick time at 56 hours per year. Flexible Schedules, loan forgiveness.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Peer Support Specialist will provide services to a case load of 20-25 participants enrolled in the INSET Program, working mainly in out in the community. Flexible schedule may be required including weekend/holiday coverage. Day shift (7a -3p) and second shift (11a - 7p) shifts as well as some on call hours. Peer Support Specialists will report to the INSET Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain own personal wellness.
2. Build trust-based relationships with INSET candidates and enrollees based on their self defined needs/wants.
3. Provide peer support and linkage services to a case load of 20-25 people enrolled in the INSET program.
4. Create support and linkage plans in a joint effort with INSET enrollees.
5. Meet with INSET enrollees where they feel best suits them/their needs.
6. Provide emotional and instrumental peer support on a short term and on demand basis.
7. Work with INSET enrollees on case note documentation in an E H R system
8. As enrollees progress, discuss WRAP Plans and help them move forward from INSET Program.
9. Step back from joint advocating at the appropriate time; making sure they have an ongoing support plan in place and make "follow up" calls on a periodic basis as a check in.
10. Some on call rotation.
11. Support the Peer Outreach Coordinator with initial outreach and intake to INSET referrals.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
COMPLEXITY OF WORK AND DECISION MAKING:
Works in accordance with policies and regulations which may require judgment, initiative, creativity and the ability to deal with complex factors and making of decisions based on conclusions for which there may be little precedent.
AUTONOMY AND ACCOUNTABILITY:
Works from general objectives (such as governmental and agency compliance standards) and broad and varying policies, procedures, rules or precedents with significant functional guidance. Refers specific cases to supervisor for clarification or interpretation. Review by supervisor focuses on achievement of the objective and not necessarily on the means, except when required to ensure compliance with regulations.
TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT OR TOOLS:
Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook. Evidence of skills demonstrated by the ability to perform all the basic functions within each program; including but not limited to maintaining a calendar, sending e-mail, creating letters as well as the ability to create and edit databases and spreadsheets. General office equipment is used including fax machine, computer and phone system.
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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maintains strict visual contact with work up to 100% of the time. May occasionally lift to 35 lbs. without mechanical assistance. Work involves sitting, driving, and ambulating from task to task. Position requires frequent walking including stairs. The noise level in the work environment is usually light.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Completion of a peer advocacy training program or related certification is preferred. Academy of Peer Services Certification must be completed prior to hire.
• Two years' experience in Peer Support working directly within the Community.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of linkage to resources available in the County, including housing, entitlements, and clinical (mental health, SUD, and medical) treatment options.
• Experience with HER documentation/case notes.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of recovery and psychiatric rehabilitation, Trauma Informed Peer Support, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, WRAP and DEIA imperatives.
• Preferred: Direct experience navigating Housing, inpatient and/or criminal justice systems
• Preferred: Bi-lingual (Spanish)
• Must have a valid Class D Driver License, reliable transportation and automobile insurance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must possess advocacy skills; attention to detail; effective communication, writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to take direction and follow-through on assignments both independently and with limited or remote supervision.
• Must have an understanding and working knowledge of confidentiality laws regarding recipient's records and personal/health information.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of community services.
• Must be proficient in MS Word/Excel, internet and e-mail.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with our without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.
Recovery Options Made Easy, is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Recovery Options Made Easy, will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact Colleen Hutchinson at Recovery Options Made Easy.