Impactful Peer Specialist - Crisis Support Advocate

Mercy Haven, Inc.; North Great River (NY); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercy Haven, Inc. on Long Island is seeking a Full-Time Peer Specialist to provide peer support and help participants build self-sufficiency. Responsibilities include group sessions, case conferences, progress notes, and assistance with transportation, all within a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented environment.

Requires high school diploma; CPS/CRPA certificates preferred or in progress. Location is Main Office, Islip Terrace, NY; schedule Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm; pay rate $20–$21 per hour

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Peer Certification Preferred (CPS or CRPA), but in progress Peer Certification Required (CPS-P or CRPA-P).

Aufgaben

• Provide peer support services to all participants.
• Use lived experiences to engage participants, establish rapport and foster trust.
• Conduct group peer sessions on skill building and development.
• Attend case conferences, discharge planning meetings to advocate for participants.
• Craft detailed progress notes daily, maintaining accurate records.
• Assist participants in utilizing public transportation, attending appointments, etc.
• Treat all participants in a respectful, trauma-informed manner to support a recovery-oriented environment.
• All other relevant duties assigned.

Kenntnisse

Peer support

Lived experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Peer Certification Preferred (CPS or CRPA) but in progress (CPS-P or CRPA-P)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Jobbeschreibung

Mercy Haven, Inc. on Long Island is seeking a Full-Time Peer Specialist to provide peer support and help participants build self-sufficiency. Responsibilities include group sessions, case conferences, progress notes, and assistance with transportation, all within a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented environment.

Requires high school diploma; CPS/CRPA certificates preferred or in progress. Location is Main Office, Islip Terrace, NY; schedule Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm; pay rate $20–$21 per hour