Certified Peer Specialist (Part-Time)
Centralnassau, Hicksville, NY, United States
Job Definition
The Certified Peer Specialist functions as a member of the Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center to assist with the outreach, support and coordination of care for those eligible Nassau County residents. Peer Specialist will serve as a role model and/or health coach for clients.
Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Provisional Peer certification (NYCPS-P, CRPA-P, or FPA-P) required.
Experience Requirements
Relevant life experience required: personal experience living with a disability and/or social/emotional challenge, and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery model within Health Home model.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide health coaching and recovery support, especially on issues of self-advocacy, wellness self-management, medication adherence, smoking cessation, entitlements, and daily living activities.
Maintains documents, records, statistics, and other related reports in an organized, timely and accurate manner as per policy and procedure.
Coordinates care planning with other providers of services/resources to ensure goal directed, collaborative care, including care transitions.
Provides crisis intervention.
Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress.
Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
$0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
Flexible Spending Account
403(b) retirement plan
Long Term and Short Term Disability
Legal Plan
Dependent Care Expense Account
Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
HRA
Training programs including a Mentorship program
Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Career growth and Promotional opportunities
Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more
5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays yearly and so much more.
It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
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The Certified Peer Specialist functions as a member of the Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center to assist with the outreach, support and coordination of care for those eligible Nassau County residents. Peer Specialist will serve as a role model and/or health coach for clients.
Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Provisional Peer certification (NYCPS-P, CRPA-P, or FPA-P) required.
Experience Requirements
Relevant life experience required: personal experience living with a disability and/or social/emotional challenge, and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery model within Health Home model.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide health coaching and recovery support, especially on issues of self-advocacy, wellness self-management, medication adherence, smoking cessation, entitlements, and daily living activities.
Maintains documents, records, statistics, and other related reports in an organized, timely and accurate manner as per policy and procedure.
Coordinates care planning with other providers of services/resources to ensure goal directed, collaborative care, including care transitions.
Provides crisis intervention.
Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress.
Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
$0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
Flexible Spending Account
403(b) retirement plan
Long Term and Short Term Disability
Legal Plan
Dependent Care Expense Account
Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
HRA
Training programs including a Mentorship program
Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Career growth and Promotional opportunities
Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more
5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays yearly and so much more.
It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
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