Peer Support Specialist, Relief

AccessCNY•Syracuse, NY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a proactive employee to provide an array of recovery support services for the participants of Unique Peerspectives in conjunction with maintaining program operations under the direction of the Program Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED, required.
Applicants must have a psychiatric disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, be in recovery for at least 1 year, and be willing to share personal experiences about their mental health journey.
OMH-endorsed Peer Credential, expected (New York Certified Peer Specialist Certification: NYCPS).
If applicant does not hold a NYCPS, they must seek provisional credentialing within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

If applicant does not hold a NYCPS, they must seek provisional credentialing within one month of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Recognize the role of peers in the recovery process and appropriately share one’s experiences living with a mental health diagnosis to encourage others in their recovery
Actively engage peers in identifying barriers to recovery goals and developing strategies to overcome those barriers
Proactively balance time spent providing individual services, educational or support groups, and modeling healthy relationships in center living room spaces
Provide support and services as requested by individuals and documented in their recovery/service plans
Promote advocacy with participants by seeking out services, promoting choice, and assisting in their understanding of rights and responsibilities
Encourage and support opportunities that promote natural connections within each participant’s community
Understand the distinction between peer recovery support services and adult behavioral health Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) services and provides appropriate support as required
Respond to crisis situations by using good judgment through prevention, intervention, resolution, and reporting to ensure the safety and well-being of participants
Assist in the referral processes for Agency and community programs in a timely manner
In collaboration with peers, develop recovery/service plans to address identified barriers to individual success
Maintain documentation on all contacts with peers in the form of progress notes, service plans and service plan reviews in accordance with Agency standards and procedures Track individual and program outcomes as requested by the Program Manager
Possess knowledge/awareness of a broad range of community resources that promote mental and physical health and encourages participant involvement in areas of interest
Facilitate positive communication with other departments and accept assignments in
Provide person-centered, quality services
Demonstrate effective time management skills
Observe confidentiality and safeguards all participant related information
Follow Agency standards and procedures
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as company policies
Perform Other Duties as Assigned