Peer Specialist - Peer Bridger Services
Employment Type: Full time, Day Shift
About the Role
To serve as a person's individual advocate, develop opportunities for skill development, and assure that the person's choices drive their goals and plans.
Mission Statement
We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Must be a Certified Peer Specialist or have provisional certification through New York Peer Specialists (NYCPS) or The New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB)
- Must have an understanding of recovery concepts and person-centered approaches and be successfully implementing them in your own recovery
- Valid NYS driver's license required
Responsibilities
- Participates in orientation and continuing education
- Updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise
- Completes population-specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service
- Utilize and maintain training and educational opportunities yearly
Work Environment
- Clinical and rehabilitation setting
- Exposure Class I – routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions, or secretions
- Medium work; must be able to lift, bend, stoop, push, and pull
- Work contact group includes all services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, and various regulatory and professional agencies
Pay
Pay Range: $20.49 - $27.45 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.