BestSelf Behavioral Health
Peer Specialist (Buffalo)
BestSelf Behavioral Health, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Pay range:
$17.33 - $20.00 per hour. Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background.
Locations include:
1050 Niagara St., 768 Delaware Ave., 920 Harlem Rd. Full Time available.
Summary Of Duties The Peer Specialist operates within a team of professionals who deliver services to consumers of Behavioral Health Services. The Peer Specialist delivers peer support services with rehabilitation and recovery focus, with a primary goal of connecting individuals to community based recovery supports consistent with the treatment/recovery plan. People with personal experience as a recipient of mental health and/or substance use treatment or of personal recovery are encouraged to apply. Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, professional language and behavior reflecting such values are required.
Responsibilities
Assist individual's mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment to participate in diverse, person-centered, self directed services and activities that promote empowerment and robust recovery.
Provide direct contact, outreach, mentoring, systems navigation, community oversight and crisis support as needed to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders diagnoses.
Assist individuals with finding educational opportunities, employment, social activities and home health integration of services
Work towards participant's recovery goals, individually and in groups in various locations/environments.
Must be cognizant of all relevant employment, educational, housing, entitlement and social supports in the community and proactively facilitate connection to these services with participants as needed.
Will be available to transport consumers to appointments and/or community resources when needed
Engage individuals to inform about the changes happening to Medicaid.
Works in collaboration with the other program staff and partners to identify agencies to conduct outreach
Travels to numerous locations either to engage members or to support the recovery of individuals we work with; continues with individuals after discharge to identify and engage with a range of community-based supports
Completes detailed written record of activities;
Attends trainings as required and assigned by supervisor
Maintains personal wellness.
Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve.
Required Knowledge And Skills
Working knowledge of community resources, including social clubs, and peer support activities.
Ability to identify potential crisis situations and convey this information to a supervisor in a timely and appropriate manner.
Must be a current or former recipient of mental health and/or substance use disorder services.
Must possess the ability to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with mental illness and substance use disorders, and maintain respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Human Services plus two years of advocacy experience in a human service agency or health care facility
HS diploma or equivalency and 4yrs., experience in a human service agency or health care facility.
AND
Must be a "peer" and have a working knowledge of the mental health system and recovery process. Must have personal, lived experience as a former or current user of substance use treatment services or have personal substance use recovery experience and be comfortable with self-disclosure as needed.
AND
A valid NYS drivers' license
Automobile in good working order
Must have Accredited NYS Defensive driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire.
Must maintain Active NYS Defensive Driving class every 3 years, upon expiration.
If driving one's own vehicle, must maintain valid inspection and automobile insurance.
Must provide proof of insurance upon hire and when requested.
Bilingual English/Spanish, Arabic, or other language strongly preferred.
Some Things You Can Look Forward To
Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your BestSelf!
Rewarding work experience!
Generous paid time off
Flexible schedule
Various student loan forgiveness programs
Multiple and diverse health insurance options
Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
Tuition reimbursement
CASAC certification tuition support
Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)
Career growth and advancement opportunities
We look forward to telling you more!
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Non-Exempt
Pay range:
$17.33 - $20.00 per hour. Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background.
Locations include:
1050 Niagara St., 768 Delaware Ave., 920 Harlem Rd. Full Time available.
Summary Of Duties The Peer Specialist operates within a team of professionals who deliver services to consumers of Behavioral Health Services. The Peer Specialist delivers peer support services with rehabilitation and recovery focus, with a primary goal of connecting individuals to community based recovery supports consistent with the treatment/recovery plan. People with personal experience as a recipient of mental health and/or substance use treatment or of personal recovery are encouraged to apply. Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, professional language and behavior reflecting such values are required.
Responsibilities
Assist individual's mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment to participate in diverse, person-centered, self directed services and activities that promote empowerment and robust recovery.
Provide direct contact, outreach, mentoring, systems navigation, community oversight and crisis support as needed to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders diagnoses.
Assist individuals with finding educational opportunities, employment, social activities and home health integration of services
Work towards participant's recovery goals, individually and in groups in various locations/environments.
Must be cognizant of all relevant employment, educational, housing, entitlement and social supports in the community and proactively facilitate connection to these services with participants as needed.
Will be available to transport consumers to appointments and/or community resources when needed
Engage individuals to inform about the changes happening to Medicaid.
Works in collaboration with the other program staff and partners to identify agencies to conduct outreach
Travels to numerous locations either to engage members or to support the recovery of individuals we work with; continues with individuals after discharge to identify and engage with a range of community-based supports
Completes detailed written record of activities;
Attends trainings as required and assigned by supervisor
Maintains personal wellness.
Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve.
Required Knowledge And Skills
Working knowledge of community resources, including social clubs, and peer support activities.
Ability to identify potential crisis situations and convey this information to a supervisor in a timely and appropriate manner.
Must be a current or former recipient of mental health and/or substance use disorder services.
Must possess the ability to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with mental illness and substance use disorders, and maintain respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Human Services plus two years of advocacy experience in a human service agency or health care facility
HS diploma or equivalency and 4yrs., experience in a human service agency or health care facility.
AND
Must be a "peer" and have a working knowledge of the mental health system and recovery process. Must have personal, lived experience as a former or current user of substance use treatment services or have personal substance use recovery experience and be comfortable with self-disclosure as needed.
AND
A valid NYS drivers' license
Automobile in good working order
Must have Accredited NYS Defensive driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire.
Must maintain Active NYS Defensive Driving class every 3 years, upon expiration.
If driving one's own vehicle, must maintain valid inspection and automobile insurance.
Must provide proof of insurance upon hire and when requested.
Bilingual English/Spanish, Arabic, or other language strongly preferred.
Some Things You Can Look Forward To
Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your BestSelf!
Rewarding work experience!
Generous paid time off
Flexible schedule
Various student loan forgiveness programs
Multiple and diverse health insurance options
Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
Tuition reimbursement
CASAC certification tuition support
Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)
Career growth and advancement opportunities
We look forward to telling you more!
#J-18808-Ljbffr