Peer Support Specialist
About The Position
This exciting new position builds upon Fortune’s decades-long partnership with the NYC Department of Correction (DOC) and NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services to offer vital services to persons in custody (PICs) on Rikers Island and facilitating referrals to community supports post-release. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Peer Support Specialist will be responsible for engaging individuals referred by on-island staff when they appear in court. Peer Support Specialists draw from their own experiences to assist people with a history of substance use and mental health conditions. Individuals in this role will conduct brief assessments determining any immediate needs and motivation for services. Peers will make referrals and connections to community-based providers, offering support through warm hand-offs and occasional transportation to service locations. Individuals in this role will work closely with their supervisor to provide accurate, timely documentation of client engagement and referrals.
Requirements
- CRPA-P/CRPA and/or OMH Peer certification required
- Ability to work independently with off-site supervision required
- Excellent client-engagement skills
- Excellent clinical documentation and time management skills
- Strong computer skills, particularly with reporting in electronic health records (EHRs)
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred
- We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Substance Misuse Program Manager, court-based CRPA staff will ensure necessary assessments are presented to the court prior to individuals’ court dates and that resources are in place should alternative to incarceration placement be granted by the courts
- For those discharged to either in- or outpatient programs from court, provide transportation or an escort to the approved program and report back to the courts that a successful intake has taken place
- Collaborate with providers to facilitate connections to behavioral health and health related social needs (HRSN) services
- Conduct on site needs assessments utilizing evidence-based screening tools, referring individuals for advanced clinical evaluations as needed
- Identify eligibility and willingness to engage in various forms of treatment
- Assist with setting, implementing, and tracking wellness and recovery goals, developing individual Wellness and Recovery Action Plans (WRAP)
- Encourage and support full engagement in services, providing outreach and assistance in overcoming barriers to treatment
- Model and share effective coping strategies
- Provide advice and guidance to potential clients and staff based on lived experience
- Attend and participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings
- Participate in training opportunities to engage in professional development
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and thorough documentation, case records, and notes of all billable and non-billable peer support activities
- Maintain confidentiality in compliance with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
