Peer Specialist
$41,600–$49,920 year
On-siteOswego, New York, United States
Job Summary
Provide peer support to guests enrolled in the Supportive Crisis Residence, including assistance with personal care, safety planning, and medication monitoring. Deliver crisis intervention, wellness coaching, and conflict resolution while utilizing Recovery Oriented Services and Trauma-Informed Care models. Work closely with Health Homes and treatment providers to develop integrated care plans and offer advocacy, referral, and linkage services. Complete required documentation such as Individual Service Plans, Safety Planning, and Daily Progress Notes in accordance with program standards. Provide coverage for the program as reflected in the staffing plan, including overnights.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Certified or provisionally certified by the Office of Mental Health (OMH) as a Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS), Family Peer Advocate (FPA), Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA), and/or Peer Specialists who have completed all required State approved training specific to their title
- Have personal experience with emotional, behavioral, addiction, or co-occurring disorders or as a parent/primary caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, addiction, or co-occurring disorders
- A respect for, compassion and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis
- Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery
- Hours: evenings, weekends, and overnights
Desired Qualifications
- Work experience in a behavioral health or related setting, preferably using the recovery model with one to two years of personal recovery experience
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