Peer Specialist - INSET

BALTIC STREET AEA INC.•New York, NY

36d

About The Position

The Bridger/Peer Specialist is responsible for providing self-help and empowerment tools to participants in the community through participant led groups as well as providing individual services.

Requirements

Good verbal and written communication skills
Prior Peer experience or Peer education training
High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma) required.
Internet Savvy with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience with entitlements (SNAP Benefits, SSDI/SSI, Medicare/Medicaid, HRA)
Must be APS (Academy of Peer Services) certified or Provisional submission of application for certification within 6 months of hire. You are required to maintain your certification through continuing education courses and events.
An approved background check is required prior to employment.
Baltic Street Wellness Solutions will require selected candidates to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 and having received a booster shot. If a candidate has a qualifying medical condition or religious exemption that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, an exemption form should be requested from Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Model and promote the principles of recovery/self-help.
Manage a caseload within program standards.
Input information for 2010E application into PACT system and referral sources
Ability to navigate program systems. (AWARDS)
Develop a person-centered Individual Recovery Plan with the participants and their chosen support input.
Develop community asset-based mapping with the participants and their chosen support team.
Assist clients with entitlement and provide linkage, and/or referrals to such services (SNAP), Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, SSD, reduced fare MetroCard and HRA etc.
Empower participants to advocate for themselves and promote efficiency.
Advocate for other needed services and assist participants to negotiate service systems.
Develop a strong relationship with clients’ treatment team.
Conduct wellness activities.
Conduct and or co-facilitate weekly or scheduled housing groups with accurate information.
Able to problem solve office and client issues independently/collectively.
Conduct Chart reviews as directed by the program manager.
Submit all programs and participant documentation in a timely manner.
Knowledgeable in SAMHSA 8 dimensions of wellness.
Able to enact WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) and/or psychiatric directives in time of crisis.
Demonstrate aptitude in a cultural humility diverse environment.
Exhibit encouraging dialogue when communicating with clients.
Maintain all charts within audit standards.
Attend staff meetings and present cases, as necessary.
Actively participate in ongoing training as needed to meet all certification standards and credentialing policies.
Required to work in the field if necessary.
Comply with all program regulations.
Experience working in a Crisis Management Model.
Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including Behavioral health professionals, social workers, and community organizations.
Must be available for an On-Call schedule.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule with evenings and weekends included.
Support the participants in community reintegration.
Continue to support participants for up to six months to ensure success of reintegration.
Job description is subject to change.
Ad-Hoc duties may be required in this role.