Peer Specialist - Brooklyn Peer Advocacy

BALTIC STREET AEA INC.•New York, NY

About The Position

Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is committed to providing peer recovery, person-centered, trauma informed, and compassionate services to those with mental health lived experience. Vision: Our vision is to drive a cultural transformation within the mental health community by advocating for the underserved, educating for change, and inspiring wellness. We approach our role with cultural humility and mindfulness of oppressive systems. Our Core Values: We value a mentoring philosophy delivered from staff with peer lived experiences. We value the recovery journey of every individual with a mental health diagnosis. We value the personal and professional experiences of our staff and board members. We value community action to change societal views to break the stigma of mental health through advocacy within all systems. We value everyone's desire to have opportunities to obtain their visions of wellness.

Requirements

Peer Specialist candidates are current or former recipients of mental health services.
Must have good office skills.
Some experience or training in Peer Advocacy is also required as well as basic knowledge of Self-Help Techniques and the ability to be patient and supportive with consumers.
Basic phone and computer skills are needed.
Applicants must have the ability to complete the required paperwork.
High School Diploma or equivalent
APS (Academy of Peer Services) certification or submission of application for certification within 6 months of hire
Peer Advocacy and Peer Bridger candidates must have been current or former recipients of mental health services.
Some experience or training in Peer Advocacy is also required as well as basic knowledge of Self-Help Techniques and the ability to be patient and supportive with consumers
Internet Savvy with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Applicants must have the ability to complete the required paperwork

Nice To Haves

A knowledge of Community Mental Health System is a plus
Knowledge of the Community Mental Health System is a plus

Responsibilities

Model and promote the principles of recovery/self-help.
Advocate for participant civil rights and liberties.
Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to this position. (And understands HIPAA)
Provide mental health services within the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
Also provide any other linkages, and/or referrals to such services.
Maintain face-to-face/direct services and an ongoing caseload.
Facilitate activities (groups, etc.) that promote all services.
Maintain a formal office area, organized to promote our services.
Promote empowerment, self-advocacy, and self-esteem through a sharing of your real world experiences.
Provide as much “hands-on” assistance as possible, when asked for, or it is clearly needed.
Advocate for other needed services and assist participants to negotiate other service systems.
Provide information about entitlement and accompanying participants to government offices when needed.
Work collaboratively with other organizations and promote a positive interagency relationship.
Document all services delivered to participants according to agency policies.
To gain a command of the Acclaim (Foothold) data-base program within a reasonable length of time.
Enter information into data-base in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain administrative, program, and participant records in a complete and organized manner consistent with all applicable policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Submit accurate and timely reports as requested by the agency management. (Ex. Monthly Log summary, and information for DOHMH (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) and OMH (Office of Mental Health) (Office of Mental Health reports)
Participate in ongoing trainings designed to enhance growth and skill development.
Perform office, program, and agency duties as required.
Participate in Advocacy and Recovery-based events.