Peer Specialist

1 week ago

New York, United States BALTIC STREET AEA INC. Full time
Job Description

Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is a state-mandated organization dedicated to providing peer recovery, person-centered, trauma-informed, and compassionate services to individuals with mental health lived experience.

Mission Statement:

We are committed to driving a cultural transformation within the mental health community by advocating for the underserved, educating for change, and inspiring wellness.

Vision:

Our vision is to empower individuals to take control of their recovery journey, promoting self-advocacy, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect.

Our Core Values:

  • We value the recovery journey of every individual with a mental health diagnosis.
  • We value the personal and professional experiences of our staff and board members.
  • We value community action to change societal views to break the stigma of mental health.
  • We value education and training to enhance an individual's opportunities for growth in one's personal journey to self-discovery.
  • We value the importance of cultural competency in a diverse environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Prior peer experience or peer education training.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Internet savvy with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Experience with entitlements (SNAP Benefits, SSDI/SSI, Medicare/Medicaid, HRA).
  • APS (Academy of Peer Services) certification or submission of application for certification within 6 months of hire.

Essential Functions:

  • Model and promote the principles of recovery/self-help.
  • Manage a caseload within program standards.
  • Input information for 2010E application into PACT system and referral sources.
  • Ability to navigate program systems (AWARDS).
  • Create person-centered plan of service.
  • Assist clients with entitlement and provide linkage, and/or referrals to such services (SNAP), Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, SSD, reduced fare MetroCard, and HRA.
  • Empower participants to advocate for themselves and promote efficiency.
  • Advocate for other needed services and assist participants to negotiate service systems.
  • Develop strong relationships with clients' treatment teams.
  • Conduct wellness activities.
  • Conduct and/or co-facilitate weekly or scheduled housing groups with accurate information.
  • Able to problem-solve office and client issues independently/collectively.
  • Conduct chart reviews as directed by program manager.
  • Submit all program and participant documentation in a timely manner.
  • Knowledgeable in SAMSHA 8 dimensions of wellness.
  • Able to enact WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Plan and/or psychiatric directives in time of crisis.
  • Provide comprehensive support for employment acquisition and any requested educational assistance.
  • Demonstrate aptitude in a culturally competent diverse environment.
  • Exhibit encouraging dialogue when communicating with clients.
  • Maintain all charts within audit standards.
  • Attend staff meetings and present cases, as necessary.
  • Actively participate in ongoing training as needed to meet all certification standards and credentialing policies.
  • Required to work in the field if necessary.
  • Comply with all program regulations.

We Are a State Mandated Organization, COVID-19 Vaccinations are Required:

Selected candidates must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received a booster shot. Baltic Street Wellness Solutions will require selected candidates to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 and having received a booster shot prior to extending a job offer. If a candidate has a qualifying medical condition or religious exemption that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, an exemption form should be requested from Human Resources.

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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