Certified Peer Specialist [Full Time, Days]

About the role

Peer Specialists are fully integrated team members who promote client self-determination and decision-making. They provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to foster a culture where each client's perspective is recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of the Individualized Recovery Plan and explain its components to clients.
• Carry out duties as a team member, following the direction of the Program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with RGHS policies.
• Support and encourage clients to socialize, interact in a milieu setting, and facilitate social activity groups.
• Help clients who have experienced social stigma to feel accepted and affiliated.
• Provide practical help, mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem-solving, and direct assistance to help clients obtain necessities of daily living.
• Promote client self-advocacy skills.
• Participate in staff meetings and treatment review meetings with PROS team, MD, and NP.
• Collaborate with the team to document consumer progress and maintain a permanent record of client activities according to the agency's established methods and procedures.

Requirements

• New York State Certified Peer Specialist required.
• Valid NYS Drivers License required.
• Reliable transportation required.

Qualifications

New York State Certified Peer Specialist required.

Skills

Knowledge of peer specialist roles, ability to communicate effectively, strong interpersonal skills, and experience working with individuals with mental health challenges.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$17.50 - $19.65 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday; Days, 8:00AM - 4:30PM or 9:00AM - 5:00PM