Liberty Resources is seeking a Peer Specialist to support the Monroe County area in Rochester, NY. 

The Peer Specialist will engage and support persons in the Monroe County community presenting with substance use disorder.

Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.

Peer Specialist Position Summary:

The primary goal of the Peer Specialist is to utilize their own lived experience, long-term sustained recovery expertise, and Peer training to serve as a support and resource for the participant’s own recovery. The Peer Specialist will be trained in Motivational Interviewing, Wellness Recovery Action Planning, Trauma-Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Cultural Competence/Health Literacy, Narcan, Person-Centered Practices and Co-Occurring Disorder Integrated Care.

Peer Specialist Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Huther Doyle SUD Outpatient clinic and their Outreach and Harm Reduction Services program.
• Attend community events which may include weekends (schedule will be flexible to accommodate).
• Support the mobile unit which provides services throughout the county including in homeless encampments, organized walks with RPD, etc…
• Prepare supplies for the mobile unit
• Document client interactions/visits.
• Collaborate with the outpatient clinic to engage and support clients.
• Engage clients in the waiting room or by referral of outpatient staff.
• Utilize Huther Doyle’s electronic medical record system to record billable services.
• Assist with Unite Us referrals and tracking.

Peer Specialist Qualifications:

HS Diploma required. Work experience in a behavioral health or related setting, preferably using the recovery model with one to two years of personal recovery experience, is preferred. Candidate must identify self as a current or former recipient of mental health, substance abuse, or medical services with a willingness to share personal experience appropriately and respectfully. Certified Peer Specialist through the Academy of Peer Services training program as well as a CRPA through ASAP-NYS preferred. Must be willing to obtain CPS and/or CRPA certification upon hire. A driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Peer Specialist Required Skills and Abilities:

Possess the ability to understand, support and operate from a strength-based approach, display professionalism in all settings, and recognize the importance and benefits of relationship building and collaborating with other service providers. The ability to solve complex problems using creative solutions and act consistently in a manner that demonstrates dignity and respect for participants is required, as well as the ability to de-escalate participants in times of crisis. Is sensitive to cultural differences and able to incorporate that understanding into service provision. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.  Demonstrates understanding of behavioral health as well as knowledge of related resources in the community.  Demonstrates initiative and sound judgment.

Starting Pay: $20.50 per hour

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.