Peer Support Specialist - Full and Part Time Positions Available

Behavioral Health Services North Inc • Plattsburgh, NY

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About The Position

As a Peer Support Specialist at BHSN, you will promote skills for coping with and managing behavioral health symptoms while facilitating the utilization of natural resources and the enhancement of recovery-oriented principles (e.g. hope and self-efficacy, and community living skills). Peer support uses trauma-informed, non-clinical assistance to achieve long-term recovery from a behavioral health disorder.

Requirements

• Parent or foster parent with experience raising a child with a psychiatric, behavioral or emotional disorder required
• Complete Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) training in order to count towards Family Peer Advocate Credential (FPA); FPA credential is required to be obtained within two years of hire date to continue employment
• Excellent engagement, organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule in order to meet the needs of the families served
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required for local travel
• Ability to travel outside of Clinton County, NY for certain training function

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or experience in human services field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach visits and engagement of families involved in CFTSS (Children & Family Treatment and Support Services) and CHCBS (Children’s Home and Community Based Services)
• Assist families in the development of wraparound plans, resource acquisition and coordination of service plan implementation
• Engage with service recipients in their homes and in the community
• Encourage family participation in specific mental health programs/trainings and activities
• Attend all relevant mental health training opportunities as approved
• Coordinate and implement family support services as identified through the Home and Community Based Waiver Service plan process
• Attend department meetings and trainings as required
• Perform other duties as assigned within context of job description

Benefits

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• With BHSN University, we provide our team members with continuous learning, mentorship, and internal education opportunities to encourage our team to continue discovering and innovating
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level