COTI Lead Peer Advocate

FLACRA • Town of Manchester, NY

14d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

In accordance with the organization’s mission, vision and values, the COTI lead peer is responsible for ensuring supervisory support to department peers as well as administrative support to the COTI program as needed and under the oversight and direction of program management.

Requirements

• CRPA required.
• Valid NYS Drivers’ License.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with culturally diverse persons, staff and vendors
• Excellent verbal communication skills, ability to network and form positive relationships with area providers
• Ability to multi-task, have good problem solving & time management skills and the ability to remain calm in a crisis
• Ability to successfully supervise and navigate in concert with other leaders and HR complex staff performance issues to ensure success of the employee

Nice To Haves

• 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
• Development plan to obtain QHP status in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular support and supervision to peers in the department in coordination with program manager, ensuring operation within the peer scope of practice and agency directive, and appropriate peer self care
• Assist in the daily management of work flow for the COTI manager, including monitoring and coordinating the deployment of direct care COTI staff as needed
• Provide in community services
• Assist in compilation and preparation of statistical data and reports as needed
• Interface with provider agencies and maintain positive working relationships
• Help expand regional familiarity and use of COTI and agency services
• Participate as part of the agency peer leadership team as needed include training/credentialing
• Participation in the COTI on call rotation
• Perform other duties and functions as directed.

What This Job Offers

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