CORE Peer Support Specialist

Job Requirements: 

• Responsible for delivering trauma-informed, non-clinical services with a focus on recovery and rehabilitation from a behavioral health disorder
• Facilitate engagement with participants by developing genuine relationships with participants and their supports by using empathy, sharing experiences, motivational interviewing, active listening, and collaborating on person-centered goal-development
• Educate participants and family members on the domains of person-centered wellness and recovery
• Identify community resources and encourage help-seeking behaviors
• Participate in on-site and off-site activities with participants
• Responsible for crisis intervention and incident reporting procedures
• Act as a role model and coach for participants
• Provide services to participants to address housing, income support, education and vocational training, social supports, employment, recovery supports, primary care needs and psychiatric rehabilitation programs
• Assist participants with identifying and sustaining coping techniques and self-help strategies
• Provide individual peer support and wellness counseling
• Act as an advocate and liaison for participants for access to supports
• Escort participants as needed to various appointments via Public Transportation
• Conduct follow-up via telephone outreach, visits and or certified letters
• Ensure documentation are completed within electronic medical record in a timely fashion
• File various information into the client’s individual record
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as directed by supervisor(s)
• Participate in OMH/ NHCC approved Orientations and Training
• This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties not mentioned, as assigned by supervisor
• Qualifications/Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalency diploma required
  • Currently certified by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board or NY Certification Board (CRPA)
  • Ability to work under strict confidentiality with an ability to be receptive of feedback and supervision for growth and development
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
  • Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
  • Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally, linguistically, and diplomatically
  • Travel Requirements – Ability to travel throughout designated county