SPP Certified Peer Specialist
About The Position
The Certified Peer Specialist develops genuine relationships with individuals coming to the program, fosters a sense of community, and engages in social practice. The position provides support to help individuals move toward their goals and improve outcomes in their lives. The role works under the direct supervision of the Suicide Prevention Program Team Leader and requires professionalism and integrity. The position involves field-based work, on-call coverage, and flexible hours in a fast-paced, challenging environment. It requires driving between program sites and sharing office space.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus the coursework required for certification.
- New York State Certified Peer Specialist certification or provisional certification.
- Experience working with community resources, partnerships, clients, and families.
- Commitment to working from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
- Expertise in coaching peers on coping skills development.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work with culturally, educationally, socially, and economically diverse families.
- Experience with diverse populations and age groups, including children and young adults.
- Positive attitude.
- Experience with suicide prevention strategies.
- Flexibility and ability to work as both a generalist and a specialist.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn software programs and use data and trends to inform clinical practice.
- Ability to type at a keyboard.
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive between program sites.
- Ability to stand or sit for several hours at a time.
- Ability to share office space.
- Willingness to provide on-call coverage and work flexible hours.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Coach peers on developing coping skills.
- Assist individuals in pursuing recreational activities, including exercise programs, sports, martial arts, and other physical activities.
- Complete Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP), safety plans, crisis intervention plans, and relapse prevention plans.
- Work with the team to identify appropriate treatment services based on clients’ stage of change, severity, and immediate needs, and recommend treatment objectives for treatment plans.
- Use motivational interviewing and recovery- and trauma-informed approaches when delivering peer services.
- Involve family members and significant others in treatment in coordination with the team.
- Complete progress notes collaboratively and ensure they are available for the daily organizational meeting.
- Provide individual peer support, wellness counseling, and harm-reduction counseling based on motivational interviewing.
- Maintain and generate reports measuring departmental performance and work quality.
- Communicate regularly with clients, parents, support networks, and other linkages.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
