• Peer Support Specialist I

    Spectrum Health and Human Services (Warsaw, NY)


    Agency Profile : Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment, and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.

     

    Full-time: 34 North Main Street, Warsaw

     

    Please include a copy of your Peer certification in your application

    SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

    Provide peer support to individuals with behavioral health issues who are enrolled in Spectrum Health & Human Services’ CCBHC.

    MAJOR DUTIES AND 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, and Empowerment

    + Parent Skill Development and Training, Family/caregiver Psychoeducation

    + 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

    SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

    + Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, Power Point, Desktop Publishing, Outlook, etc

    + Ability to engage and connect with individuals who have a behavioral health disorder and or their families

    + Motivational Interviewing

    + Ability to develop a WRAP and or Wellness Management and Recovery

    + Cognitive Behavioral Motivational Enhancement Therapy

     

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (Please include your Peer Certification in your application)

     

    + NYCPS Certified Peer Specialist Credential or

    + OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Credential (CRPA)

    EXPERIENCE:

    + Preferred one (1) year work-related experience

    + 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 or have a family member who has or is receiving behavioral health services

     

    COMPENSATION: $23/hr - $26/hr