CPEP Peer Bridger

Hands Across Long Island, Inc.; Stony Brook, North Great River (NY, NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HALI is seeking a Peer Bridger to support individuals in Stony Brook University Hospital’s CPEP and during transition to community care. This role leverages lived experience to provide recovery-oriented support and linkage services under supervision.

The position partners with HALI and Stony Brook staff to deliver peer-led recovery and resource navigation, adhering to program guidelines and focusing on social justice and empowerment for participants.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of system resources and local Suffolk County resources.
• Trauma-informed peer support, WRAP, Motivational Interviewing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals in Stony Brook CPEP onsite.
• Follow up with assigned members in the community, including home visits and transitions to community care.
• Provide peer support, advocacy education, and link to community resources.
• Provide information and documentation to Stony Brook University Hospital staff.
• Adhere to HALI and hospital regulations and guidelines.
• Engage in co-supervision with HALI and Stony Brook Supervisors.
• Deliver intensive, time-limited peer support and service linkage for enrollees.
• Maintain ongoing engagement to develop recovery plans and connections to supports.

Skills

System navigation skills

Trauma-informed peer support

Public speaking

Electronic health records

Education

NYS CPS certification

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (plus)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Stony Brook, NY 11794, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year, Job Summary/Objective

Job Summary / Objective

The Peer Bridger is a member of HALI’s Empowerment team. The primary responsibility of this role, in collaboration with Stony Brook University Hospital, is to support individuals in and being discharged from Stony Brook Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). Leveraging the power of shared lived experience, Peer Bridgers will provide a voluntary recovery alternative for people with complex needs related to mental health, substance misuse, medical issues, family and systemic trauma, and histories of homelessness, incarceration, and/or frequent hospitalization. This role will report to the Senior Director of Empowerment Services.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• To provide support to individuals in Stony Brook's Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), overseen onsite by designated CPEP staff.
• Follow up with assigned members in the community as defined by Peer Bridger services. This will include home visits, community agency visits, and other support to individuals transitioning to the community from the CPEP.
• To provide peer support, advocacy education, and community resources relevant to the needs of the people utilizing CPEP services.
• To provide information and documentation to the staff at Stony Brook University Hospital regarding any participants of CPEP Bridging.
• Adhere to regulations required by both HALI and Stony Brook Settings.
• Engage in Co-supervision with HALI Supervisor and Stony Brook Supervisor.
• Provide intensive and hands-on, time-limited peer support and service linkage services for the approximately 10-15 Peer Bridger enrollees in the setting of their choice.
• Ongoing engagement with individuals focused on developing or executing recovery plans, connections to community supports, natural supports or clinical services.
• Project positive image of HALI via inter-agency relationships and occasional public speaking and promote overall agency vision of recovery, peer support, empowerment, and social justice.
• Additional tasks/duties as assigned.

Additional tasks/duties as assigned.

To accomplish this job successfully, employees must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Qualifications: Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong understanding of system resources, including housing, entitlements, and clinical (mental health, SUD, and medical) treatment options and relevant resources available in Suffolk County. Experience working with individuals who navigate insecurity of shelter, food, clothing or support is a plus.
• Strong understanding of Trauma Informed Peer Support, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, Recovery Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and Active Listening.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfort with public speaking.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records

Education, Experience, Licenses and/or Certifications

Required:

• NYS Certified Peer Specialist (CPS or CPS-P) required
• High School diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• 2+ years of experience with peer support, mental health, housing, and/or social service
• Identification with mental health lived experience and willingness to disclose experience, and ability to strategically use experiences to relate to and support others now experiencing challenges.
• Valid NYS driver’s license. (HALI Vehicle Provided)

Preferred:

• Lived experience navigating systems such as Psychiatric Hospitals, Substance Detox/Rehabilitation, Criminal Justice, and/or Housing and Social Service

Travel Requirements

Local travel may be required. A HALI vehicle will be used as appropriate.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Requirements

This role works in partnership with Stony Brook University Hospital and is subject to final onboarding and clearance requirements, which may include medical clearance, vaccination requirements, and other hospital-specific requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.