PEER SPECIALIST - PRP

Access: Supports for Living • Middletown, NY

1d • $18

About The Position

At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be.
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES: Provide direct services to people with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorder. Support and connect individuals with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders to a broad range of services essential to successful living in a community setting.

Requirements

• Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi- task
• Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledgeable and skilled in understanding and educating others on healthcare, healthcare systems, healthcare reform, pathways to care, and communication with community providers.
• Effective decision-making skills, demonstration of creativity in problem-solving, and influential leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Familiar with hospital resources, community resources and other related entities.
• Proficient computer skills
• Personal and lived mental health and/ or recovery experience
• Experience facing life challenges while coping with a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis
• Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
• Able to work in open space floor plan
• Must be capable to move throughout work day and work with people in the community (people we serve and providers)
• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
• Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds

Nice To Haves

• NY State Peer certification or Provisional Certification preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Inspire hope, welcome everyone to the services with warmth and caring
• Promote empowerment and self-determination
• Provide opportunities for everyone to practice self-efficacy through activities that emphasize the acquisition, development, and enhancement of life skills
• Build relationships based on mutuality and shared perspective and provide support to bring about a desired social or personal change
• Focus on the strengths of each individual
• Work in partnership with everyone receiving services and the providers of those services
• Offer living proof of the transformative power of recovery and encourage the celebration of recovery achievements.
• Work regularly in the community and in client’s homes.
• Be a Resource Connector - Promote self-advocacy and self-sufficiency
• Be an Ally and Confidant - Share related experiences
• Be a Role Model and Mentor - A social bridge into recovery
• Be a Problem Solver and Planner - Help to resolve personal and environmental obstacles to recovery, while facilitating the interpretation of an individual's treatment plan
• Be an Educator and Tour Guide - Provide information about the stages of recovery, while introducing individuals into the culture of recovery
• Be a life coach – support individuals through challenges arising from everyday activities and encourage the exploration of different activities

Benefits

• Access offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage; an array of voluntary benefits (term life, whole life, identity theft protection and pet insurance); Healthcare and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts; employer paid Short Term Disability, LTD and AD&D; a matching 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, accelerated holiday pay and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees