Peer Specialist Location: Middletown, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Dec 23, 2024 Share: share to e-mail Apply Now Save JobSaved Description Location: Middletown, NY $20 hourly 20 Hours weekly Peer Specialist OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES : Provide direct services to people with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorder. Support and connect individuals with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders to a broad range of services essential to successful living in a community setting. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS : + Inspire hope, welcome everyone to the services with warmth and caring + Promote empowerment and self-determination + Provide opportunities for everyone to practice self-efficacy through activities that emphasize the acquisition, development, and enhancement of life skills + Build relationships based on mutuality and shared perspective and provide support to bring about a desired social or personal change + Focus on the strengths of each individual + Work in partnership with everyone receiving services and the providers of those services + Offer living proof of the transformative power of recovery and encourage the celebration of recovery achievements. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT: + Work regularly in the community and in client’s homes. + Be a Resource Connector - Promote self-advocacy and self-sufficiency + Be an Ally and Confidant - Share related experiences + Be a Role Model and Mentor - A social bridge into recovery + Be a Problem Solver and Planner - Help to resolve personal and environmental obstacles to recovery , while facilitating the interpretation of an individual's treatment plan + Be an Educator and Tour Guide - Provide information about the stages of recovery, while introducing individuals into the culture of recovery + Be a life coach – support individuals through challenges arising from everyday activities and encourage the exploration of different activities QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES : + Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail + Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi- task + Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment + Knowledgeable and skilled in understanding and educating others on healthcare, healthcare systems, healthcare reform, pathways to care, and communication with community providers. + Effective decision-making skills, demonstration of creativity in problem-solving, and influential leadership skills. + Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. + Familiar with hospital resources, community resources and other related entities. + Proficient computer skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : + Personal and lived mental health and/ or recovery experience + Experience facing life challenges while coping with a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis + NY State Peer certification or Provisional Certification preferred + Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS : + Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time + Able to work in open space floor plan + Must be capable to move throughout work day and work with people in the community (people we serve and providers) + Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet + Occasional lifting of > _25+pounds Share: mail Apply Now