Peer Specialist

2 days ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States BALTIC STREET AEA INC. Full time
Job Title: Peer Specialist

Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is a leading provider of mental health services, committed to delivering person-centered, trauma-informed, and compassionate care to individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and empathetic Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in promoting recovery, self-advocacy, and empowerment among our clients. You will work collaboratively with our team to provide direct services, advocacy, and support to individuals navigating the mental health system.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct Services: Provide mental health services within the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, including modeling and promoting the principles of recovery and self-help.
  • Advocacy: Advocate for participant civil rights and liberties, and provide information about entitlements and accompanying participants to government offices when needed.
  • Documentation: Document all services delivered to participants according to agency policies, and maintain administrative, program, and participant records in a complete and organized manner.
  • Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other organizations and promote a positive interagency relationship.
Requirements
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Certification: APS (Academy of Peer Services) certification or submission of application for certification within 6 months of hire
  • Experience: Some experience or training in Peer Advocacy is also required, as well as basic knowledge of Self-Help Techniques and the ability to be patient and supportive with consumers.
  • Skills: Internet Savvy with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to complete required paperwork.
Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


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