MMV-Peer Specialist -

Montefiore Mount Vernon•Marshalltown, IA

13d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Peer Specialist educates clients about effective coping strategies based on personal experience, teaches symptom-management skills, and assists clients in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals. Drawing on firsthand experience, the Peer Specialist helps clients overcome barriers to health and wellness and develop skills for community integration and linkage.

Requirements

NYS provisional or permanent certification as a peer specialist.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
A current, clean New York State driver’s license.
Good verbal, writing, and computer skills.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent reading comprehension, writing, and time-management skills.
Computer literacy, including ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a role model and mentor to clients.
Assist clients in developing community support systems and networks.
Coordinate services, monitoring, and follow-up.
Coordinate referrals to community and service providers, including DSS, Housing, DCMH, Legal, and Financial services.
Provide advocacy and help clients navigate the social services system to obtain entitlements.
Promote and support self-help and independent living.
When necessary, escort clients to appointments and interviews.
Act as a liaison with community agencies and hospitals for admission and discharge planning.
Participate in morning rounds, case conferences, staff meetings, and training programs.
Maintain up-to-date records as required by program procedures and regulatory agency requirements.
Attend and complete ACT Core Trainings as required by NYSOMH.