Per-Diem Peer Specialist

2 days ago

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States People USA Full time

Organization:  People USA
 
Position: Per-Diem Peer Specialist
 
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
 
Work Schedule: Per-diem - must have evening & weekend availability
 
Pay Rate: $24.04 per hour+ $1.18 overnight shift differential
 
Job Summary:

The Peer Specialist staff will support the daily operations of People USA at the Dutchess County Stabilization Center. They provide peer support for each individual and are available to instill hope, support wellness, and demonstrate that recovery is real and does happen. Peer Specialist model and utilize trauma-informed techniques, person-centered practices and tools. They help to support individuals set goals and connect with community resources. 
 
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
 
  • Provide support for guests during the first interaction, intake, arrival, and departure. 
  • Provide immediate crisis support and intervention to guests experiencing distress.
  • De-escalate crisis situations and work in collaboration with all staff at the Stabilization Center using a team approach.
  • Share personal experience and encourage mental health wellness and recovery. 
  • Assist in connection to mental health services, substance use services, community resources, entitlements, and other services as needed. 
  • Model and utilize Trauma Informed techniques and tools as outlined in Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Mental Health First Aid, Motivational Interviewing, SafeTALK, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). 
  • Complete all necessary Academy of Peer Services (APS) online learning and complete OMH NY State Peer Specialist Certification Application or complete all OASAS CRPA (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) trainings and maintain certification.
  • Help maintain a trauma-informed environment focused on delivering person-centered care.
  • Work cooperatively with other People USA staff and maintain clear, honest and respectful communication with team members 
Job Requirements:
 
  • Must have personal lived experience with trauma, mental health, or substance abuse history. 
  • Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, language, and behaviors reflecting such values. 
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize the need for and facilitate connections between consumers and the community. 
  • Understanding of available community supports
  • Working knowledge of confidentiality requirements related to records pertaining to Mental Health and Chemical Dependency laws.
  • Must have good time management skills and be self-directing. 
  • High School Diploma Required. 
  • Positions may be asked to work Holidays. 
Job Qualifications:
 
Reports to Site Director - Dutchess County Stabilization Center
 
  • At least two years in recovery from acute care environment .
  • Completion of the Academy of Peer Services Training and the ability to obtain the NY State Peer Specialist Certification either OMH (CPS) or OASAS (CPRA).
  • A shared vision of hope for people experiencing a crisis. 
  • Work or Volunteer experience providing peer support, advocacy, or human services. 
  • Basic knowledge of community support services/resources .
  • Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training (preferred). 
  • Understanding of recovery and wellness vs. illness-based system (preferred) .
  • Professional demeanor. 
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. 

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