Peer Bridger
About The Position
Peer Specialists working within the Peer Bridger Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center’s Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) will work closely with high-risk individuals to support their connection and engagement within the community upon their discharge from the hospital. Peer Bridgers serve as mentors, demonstrate personal self-help and wellness skills and provide validation and support to individuals. Using evidence-based peer interventions and working collaboratively with the team, Peer Bridgers are actively involved in promoting recovery, self-determination, and shared decision making.
Requirements
- Hold current/active New York Peer Certification: New York Certified Peer Specialist, Provisional (NYCPS-P) New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) New York Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) Credentialed Family Peer Advocate (FPA-C) Credentialed Youth Peer Advocate (YPA-C)
- Demonstrate ability to navigate community resources
- Ability to model, facilitate, and convey the message that healing is possible and probable
- Exhibit oral, reading, writing, and computer skills with basic knowledge in applications such as Microsoft Office: Teams, Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidential information as related to position, always maintaining transparency with any limits that are identified
- Hold a current and unrestricted New York State driver’s license
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
