Certified Peer Specialist [Full Time, Days]

121 Gouverneur Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Gouverneur, NY is seeking a Peer Specialist to join the Behavioral Health Team. You will collaborate with clinicians to support client self-determination and participate in developing recovery plans.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with daytime shifts and a focus on community integration and confidential, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• New York State Certified Peer Specialist is required.
• Valid NYS Driver's License required.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the client’s participation in developing the Individualized Recovery Plan and help the client understand the diagnoses and plan components.
• Carry out duties as a member of the team, under the direction of the Program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Must maintain client confidentiality in accordance with the RGHS policy.
• Provide support and encouragement to help clients socialize, interact in a milieu setting and facilitate social activities groups within the milieu.
• Assist consumers who have experienced social stigmatization with their sense of acceptance and affiliation.
• Provide practical help and mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living.
• Promote client self advocacy skills Participate in staff meetings and treatment review meetings with PROS team, MD and NP.
• Collaborate with the team to document consumer progress to maintain a permanent record of client activities according to the agency’s established methods and procedures.

Skills

NYS Certified Peer Specialist

NY Driver's License

Reliable transportation

Job description

Job Title: Peer Specialist Department: Behavioral Health Location: SLH - GH Main (40) Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Monday - Friday; Days, 8:00AM - 4:30PM or 9:00AM - 5:00PM

SUMMARY

Peer Specialists are fully integrated team members who promote client self –determination and decision making. Provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture where each client’s point of view is recognized, understood, respected and integrated into treatment rehabilitation and community self help activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the client’s participation in developing the Individualized Recovery Plan and help the client understand the diagnoses and plan components.
• Carry out duties as a member of the team, under the direction of the Program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Must maintain client confidentiality in accordance with the RGHS policy.
• Provide support and encouragement to help clients socialize, interact in a milieu setting and facilitate social activities groups within the milieu.
• Assist consumers who have experienced social stigmatization with their sense of acceptance and affiliation.
• Provide practical help and mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living.
• Promote client self advocacy skills Participate in staff meetings and treatment review meetings with PROS team, MD and NP.
• Collaborate with the team to document consumer progress to maintain a permanent record of client activities according to the agency’s established methods and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• New York State Certified Peer Specialist required
• Valid NYS Drivers License required
• Reliable transportation required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$17.50 - $19.65

CITY

Gouverneur

POSTAL CODE

13642

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.