Certified Peer Specialist

Cayuga Counseling Services • Auburn, NY

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About The Position

Cayuga Counseling Services, Inc. seeks a Full-time (40 hours/week) Certified Peer Specialist who can provide non-clinical peer support services using lived experience of recovery to support individuals in resiliency, engagement, and wellness.

Requirements

• New York State Certified Peer Specialist required (or provisional)
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid NYS driver's license and insurance.
• Lived experience with emotional, behavioral, developmental delays or mental health disorder required.
• Ability to model recovery and maintain professional boundaries.
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.
• Must have extensive knowledge of community services and the ability to work cooperatively with other providers: must have ability to document activities accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group peer support services to care givers within MHOTRS and Trauma and Resiliency Service programs through face to face, telephone, email and telehealth meetings with the family.
• Provide peer services Support individuals in self-advocacy, empowerment, and informed decision making.
• Serve as a bridge between individuals and providers during transition care .
• Assist individuals in identifying needs, determining available community and natural resources and advocating for those services.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and participate in supervision.
• Assists individuals in identifying strengths upon which to build a foundation of improved communication and coping skills.
• Use electronic health record to complete documentation requirements in a timely manner per program guidelines.
• Complete family assessment tools and surveys as required.
• Represent Cayuga Counseling Services at community, state and national forums as assigned .
• Build relationships with mental health and advocacy organizations.
• Assist in the facilitation of the mental health support group.
• Complete Bi-annual required training and documentation of NYS Certified Peer Advocate credentialing.
• Follows Medicaid rules and regulations for billing.
• Follows HIPPA regulations and acquire appropriate releases of information.
• Preforms other duties as required.

Benefits

• 3 weeks PTO in your first year, 4 weeks in your second year
• 48 Hours of Wellness time (4 hours accrue per month) that can be used anytime you feel you need some time for yourself.
• 96 Hours of sick time annually (accruing 8 hours per month)
• 10 Holidays off per year including one Floating Holiday
• Agency sponsored Life and Dental Insurance for employees, Family plans are also available.
• 6 Different Health Insurance Plans to choose from to fit your needs.
• 403B Retirement Savings with Agency match after one year
• EEO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED