Peer Specialist - Self Help - Part Time

BALTIC STREET AEA INC.•New York, NY

About The Position

The Peer Specialist for Self Help is responsible for providing self-help and empowerment tools to participants in the community through participant led groups as well as providing individual services. This position will develop and lead self-help groups and train new group leaders among its group attendees.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED required
Basic Knowledge of Self-Help Techniques
Knowledge of Community Mental Health System
Basic office and computer skills proficiency (Microsoft Office 365)
Excellent communication skills verbally and written
Ability to be patient and supportive
Ability to communicate over a multisystem phone line
Must be vaccinated
Certified with the Academy of Peer Services or completion of certification within 6 months of employment (www.academyofperservices.org)
Mandatory Annual trainings (Sexual Harassment, Cultural Competency, Mandated Reporter and Fire Safety)

Nice To Haves

College preferred but not required
Bi-lingual abilities preferred but not required
Driver’s license a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Teach and model the principles and practices of recovery and self-help
Provide quality psychiatric rehabilitation interventions to individuals and collaterals in a timely and responsive manner
Ensure and protect all consumer civil liberties and rights
Provide direct services to an ongoing client caseload
Attending staff meetings and presenting cases as necessary
Position requires working both on site and off site
Maintain and protect the confidential nature of all matters related to this position
Provide program participants with linkages, referrals, and case coordination with other services including mental health, education, medical, social, financial, and housing
Submit electronically supportive housing application (2010E Form) to the Coordinated Assessment and Placement System (CAPS) for participants in need of housing.
Teach individuals how to become better self-advocates through information sharing, explanation, and modeling
Provide entitlement counseling and assist participants to obtain entitlements.
Accompany individuals to entitlement offices and housing interviews as needed.
Actively participate in ongoing training as needed to meet all certification standards and credentialing policies
Conduct timely documentation in the AWARDS Database (Progress Notes, Group Notes, Plan and Reviews, and Discharges)
Facilitate support groups, workshops and training sessions which can include sharing your own recovery stories/lived experiences.
Conduct outreach activities to community base agencies and work collaboratively withother programs within Baltic Street to maintain positive interagency relationships.
Document all required program records and information in a clear & timely manner in accordance with agency regulations and policies.
Maintain high standards of conduct in the performance of their job duties; this includes maintaining and protecting the confidential nature of all matters related to this position/program within HIPPA guidelines.
Maintain program, and client records in a timely, complete, and organized manner, consistent with all applicable policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned