Crisis Peer Outreach Worker

Rochester Regional Health • Clifton Springs, NY

7d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Position is responsible for providing support to individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

Requirements

• One of the following certifications through the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB) or New York Certification Board (NYCB) required at hire: New York Peer Specialist Certification Board(NYPSCB).
• New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS)
• New York Certified Peer Specialist, Provisional (NYCPS-P), If New York Certified Peer Specialist, Provisional (NYCPS-P), must obtain full certification within 6 months of hire date. New York Certification Board (NYCB)
• New York Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Family (CRPA-F)
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Youth (CRPA-Y)
• If Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Provisional (CRPA-Provisional), must obtain full certification within 6 months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and ability to navigate community resources
• Ability to model, facilitate, and convey the message that healing is possible and probable
• Proficiency in oral and written communication, reading comprehension, and computer literacy, including foundational knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Offer hope through connection and engagement on what is possible
• Support individuals in connecting or reconnecting to their community and relationships
• Connect to and support individuals in various stages of navigation from CPEP to community, based on identified needs and requests for support
• Provide validation and support through person centered approaches and engagement
• Advocate when requested by the individual
• Assist in the development of comfort around self-advocacy
• Demonstrate personal self-help and wellness skills
• Share known resources and knowledge on system navigation
• Serve as a mentor when appropriate on wellness and recovery
• Assist in the exploration of personal goals that lead to life satisfaction
• Engage in shared decision making with individuals to support voice and choice in all treatment decisions
• Utilize evidence-based peer interventions such as Action Planning for Prevention and Recovery, Shared Decision Making, Psychiatric Advanced Directives, Building Recovery Capital, and the Eight Dimensions of Wellness
• Conduct informational groups for CPEP staff about the benefits of working with Peer Bridgers
• Work collaboratively with the team to educate all involved on recovery, self-determination, shared decision making, dignity of risk, and peer values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed