Peer Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• NYCPS Certified Peer Specialist Credential or OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Credential(CRPA)
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and a vehicle with an acceptable driving record
• Must be current or former recipient of behavioral health services who has or is receiving behavioral health services

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year work-related experience
• You must have a personal vehicle

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities
• Advocacy
• Outreach and Engagement
• Self Help Tools
• Peer Recovery Supports and Peer Counseling
• Transitional Supports
• Pre-Crisis and Crisis Support Services
• Engagement, Peer Bridge Services, and Services to Assist Individuals transitioning between service systems or between residential or Inpatient Settings to the Community
• Self-Advocacy, Self-Efficacy
• Community Connections and Natural Supports
• Assist individuals with goals of Independent Living Skills
• Be a positive role model especially in sharing one’s own recovery from behavioral health issues
• Assist individuals in obtaining their goals as written in their Individualized Action Plans
• Ability to utilize electronic data systems (i.e. electronic records and computers)
• Assist individuals in developing WRAP plan
• Any other duties deemed necessary by supervisor