SOR Certified Peer Specialist

Access: Supports for Living•Mount Vernon, NY

4d•$27

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. In response to the devastating opioid epidemic in New York State, The Guidance Center of Westchester is seeking a Substance Use Certified Peer Specialist to provide comprehensive outreach, engagement, and case management supports for new and existing participants in our substance use treatment programs. With the goal of increasing engagement, retention, and connection to treatment, this position will work with program participants to provide community-based as well as clinic-based engagement, crisis support, case management, and outreach. The position will function as part of the interdisciplinary team at our OASAS-licensed programs, including a part 822 outpatient clinic and an Opioid Treatment Program.

Requirements

Deep belief in behavioral health recovery, integrated services, harm reduction, and person-centered holistic care.
Commitment to social justice and principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task.
Interest in community-based work.
NY State Peer certification or Provisional Certification required.
High School Diploma or the equivalent required.
Personal and lived mental health and/or substance use recovery experience.
Experience facing life challenges while living with a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis
Travels to patients’ homes and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.) using approved transportation options to deliver direct care to the patient
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 workday and follow people served throughout community
Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outreach, engagement, education, and crisis support, as well as support for linkages to recovery services to potential, new, and existing program participants and community members in need of substance use services. This will include meeting with current and potential participants in community locations as well as providing escorts to community appointments.
Coordinate with and follow up on referrals made by local municipalities and community partners to support individuals with substance use issues, providing naloxone and other harm reduction resources when appropriate.
Conduct direct outreach to community members, locations, and organizations to identify individuals in need of substance use services and supports. As appropriate, seek out opportunities to provide information and workshops in the community to raise awareness about substance use issues and related services and supports.
Function as part of the interdisciplinary team at agency OASAS-licensed programs.
Complete timely and effective documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.

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