Clinical
Peer Support Specialist (34 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY)
Warsaw
- Full-Time
- 34 North Main Street, Warsaw
Summary of Position Function
Provide peer support to individuals with behavioral health issues who are enrolled in Spectrum Human Services’ CCBHC.
Education Requirements
- Must possess a Family Peer Advocate Credential or
- NYCPS Certified Peer Specialist Credential or
- OASAS Certified Peer Advocate Credential (CRPA) or
- Certified Addiction Recovery Coach Credential
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
Interested in this position?
Major Duties & 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
Interested in this position?
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