- Assist individual's mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment to participate in diverse, person-centered, self - directed services and activities that promote empowerment and robust recovery.
- Provide direct contact, outreach, mentoring, systems navigation, community oversight and crisis support as needed to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders diagnoses.
- Assist individuals with finding educational opportunities, employment, social activities and home health integration of services
- Work towards participant's recovery goals, individually and in groups in various locations/environments.
- Must be cognizant of all relevant employment, educational, housing, entitlement and social supports in the community and proactively facilitate connection to these services with participants as needed.
- Will be available to transport consumers to appointments and/or community resources when needed
- Engage individuals to inform about the changes happening to Medicaid.
- Works in collaboration with the other program staff and partners to identify agencies to conduct outreach
- Travels to numerous locations either to engage members or to support the recovery of individuals we work with; continues with individuals after discharge to identify and engage with a range of community-based supports;
- Completes detailed written record of activities;
- Attends trainings as required and assigned by supervisor
- Maintains personal wellness.
- Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve.
- Working knowledge of community resources, including social clubs, and peer support activities.
- Ability to identify potential crisis situations and convey this information to a supervisor in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Must be a current or former recipient of mental health and/or substance use disorder services.
- Must possess the ability to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with mental illness and substance use disorders, and maintain respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Associate's Degree in Human Services plus two years of advocacy experience in a human service agency or health care facility
- HS diploma or equivalency and 4yrs., experience in a human service agency or health care facility
- Must be a "peer" and have a working knowledge of the mental health system and recovery process. Must have personal "lived" experience as a former or current user of substance use treatment services or have personal substance use recovery experience and be comfortable with self-disclosure as needed.
- OMH Certified Peer Specialist or OASAS Certified Peer Advocate or provisional certification require.
- A valid NYS drivers' license
- Automobile in good working order
- Must have Accredited NYS Defensive driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire.
- Must maintain Active NYS Defensive Driving class every 3 years, upon expiration.
- If driving one's own vehicle, must maintain valid inspection and automobile insurance.
- Must provide proof of insurance upon hire and when requested.
- Bilingual English/Spanish, Arabic, or other language strongly preferred.
- Sign on bonuses for all
- Multiple health insurance options
- Employee referral bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Clinical license renewal reimbursement
- Generous paid time
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Peer Specialist - Buffalo, United States - BestSelf Behavioral Health
Description
Peer Specialist (Multiple locations)FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Starting range:
$ $18.75 per hour
Locations include: 1050 Niagara St., Buffalo; 768 Delaware Ave., Buffalo; 255 Delaware Ave., Buffalo- Full Time available
2101 Spruce St. North Collins-Part Time available
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The Peer Specialist operates within a team of professionals who deliver services to consumers of Behavioral Health Services.
The Peer Specialist delivers peer support services with rehabilitation and recovery focus, with a primary goal of connecting individuals to community based recovery supports consistent with the treatment/recovery plan.
People with personal experience as a recipient of mental health and/or substance use treatment or of personal recovery are encouraged to apply.
Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, professional language and behavior reflecting such values are required.RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Benefits include:
