Peer Outreach Specialist (59865)

ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE INC • City of Syracuse, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Peer Outreach Specialist will provide support to individuals transitioning from skilled nursing facilities and/or intermediate care facilities (ICFs) to independent living in the community. High-level confidentiality is required for access to all organization records. Office functions are performed while maintaining a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Experience as a Peer or comparable peer employment
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse groups
• Ability to collaborate with other trainers and identified stakeholders
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Must have been a recipient of long-term care services and/or receiving services at home or in the community and must be comfortable in referring to that experience when delivering trainings
• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Ability to successfully remain sitting or working at a desk for prolonged periods.
• Vision sufficient to maintain a New York State Driver’s License and constant use of a computer.
• Speech and hearing sufficient for normal communication.
• Ability to successfully work on a computer as a significant responsibility.
• Full range of motion to move safely in the office and outside locations which may not have accommodation.
• May be required to put away office supplies and transport event materials.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, walk, stoop, reach in all directions to move freely and quickly within any area.
• Must be able to lift or move items necessary for events and other related activity.
• Finger manipulation and hand coordination for constant computer use.
• Ability to travel in your own vehicle to all job-related out-of-office functions or meetings as required.
• Ability to report on time and remain for overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one, face-to-face peer support for assigned residents in the skilled nursing facilities and/or the intermediate care facilities (ICFs).
• Aid with the residents’ discharge planning process for transition back to the community.
• May attend discharge and transition planning meetings on behalf of the resident.
• Collaborate with Peer Supervisor to identify and address any barriers, concerns, or additional counsel required.
• Accurately document all peer visits, in a timely manner, in the NYAIL Database.
• Attend required training courses, meetings and other agency-related activities.
• Perform other program-related duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

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