Certified Peer Specialist - New York

About the role

This field-based role (in New York) enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings and training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client's needs, and direct, hands-on engagement. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Certified Peer Specialist - New York is responsible for care coordination and/or care management activities focused on the Wellness and Recovery of members.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Identifies opportunities for engagement of members and their families in forming a supportive, recovery network.
• Develops and implements provision of onsite psychiatric discharge planning education at Recovery and Resiliency sites.
• Collaborates with Stabilization Teams as a member advocate in discharge planning education, resolution of barriers, and service transitions.
• Acts as a resource for staff on decision making and problem solving.
• Initiates and maintains contact with assigned individuals and providers to determine member's response to services.

Requirements

• Requires AA/AS and minimum of 2 years of experience in health services or behavioral health field or in a peer support services role; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Valid, active, certified recovery specialist/coach certification and/or peer/family support specialist certification required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities And Experiences

• PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST STRONGLY PREFERRED.
• Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred.
• BA/BS or MBA preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Up to 80% of travel may be required for the role.

Pay

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary range for this specific position is $25.71/hour to $38.57/hour. Location(s): New York, New York.

Benefits

Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).