Certified Peer Specialist
3 weeks ago
Level
Experienced
Job Location
213 West 35th St SCIF Clinic - New York, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Description
JOB SCOPE: Provide peer support/advocacy services to support individuals in their recovery processes. The Peer Specialist will engage individuals on a continuum of care to help improve their health and wellness. Will support individuals from the unique perspective of someone who shares similar experiences.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct in person outreach to clients having difficulty maintaining adherence to treatment (Mental Health/Medical/Substance Use Treatments)to facilitate engagement, and provide bridging and transition support services.
- Provide Peer counseling focusing on effective coping skills and life skills.
- Participate in the development of recovery plans
- Conducts home and community visits, and provide community escorts to appointments
- Provide education around recovery.
- Promote pro-social behaviors.
- Facilitate groups (ADL's, Recovery Peer Support & others as directed)
- Provide linkages and referrals to external social and support services
- Participate in Crisis Intervention and Crisis Support Services.
- Participate in outreach events to represent the agency.
- Report and record all contact and activities with clients.
- Adhere to confidential policy and HIPAA protocol as related to client's information/interactions.
- Attend all agency staff meetings.
- Maintain good working relationship with all agency staff, client and visitors.
- Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as directed by Director.
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00am-5pm
Salary: $45,000 Annually
Qualifications
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Identify as being actively in recovery from a mental health condition.
- Bilingual, ability to speak Spanish desirable.
- Ensure progress notes are completed within 24-48 hours of the delivery of the service.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED
- NYS Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS)
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