MMV-Peer Specialist -

Montefiore Medical; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a Peer Specialist to use lived experience to educate clients on coping strategies and to support their recovery goals. You will help build community networks and assist with linkage to services, advocacy, and empowerment for healthier outcomes.

Under the Program Manager, you will coordinate referrals, participate in rounds and trainings, and maintain records. NYS certification is required; a clean NYS driver’s license and bilingual ability are

Qualifications

• Must have NYS provisional or permanent certification as a peer specialist.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Clean NYS driver's license; bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Good verbal, writing and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Educate clients about coping strategies using personal experience.
• Help clients clarify rehabilitation and recovery goals.
• Assist with community integration and linkage to services.
• Coordinate referrals to community providers and follow-up.
• Maintain up-to-date records and participate in trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Time management

Verbal / written communication

Education

NYS peer specialist certification

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

City/State:Mt Vernon, New YorkGrant Funded:NoDepartment:MMV ACT TeamWork Shift:DayWork Days:DAYS VARYScheduled Hours:9 AM-5 PMScheduled Daily Hours:7.5 HOURSHourly Rate:$25.41For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here .POSITION SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the Program Manager, the Peer Specialist focuses on educating clients about effective coping strategies based on personal experience, teaching them symptoms management skills, and assisting them in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals. The Peer Specialist will utilize firsthand insight experience to assist clients in their effort to overcome barriers to Health & Wellness and provide them with skills development around community integration and linkage.Job Functions Include :.Serve as role model and mentor to clientsAssist clients in the development of community support systems and networkService coordination, monitoring and follow-upCoordinating of referrals to community/service providers (DSS, Housing, DCMH, Legal, Financial)Provide advocacy and assistance in navigating the social services system to obtain entitlementsPromote and support self-help & independent livingAssist clients, when necessary, by escorting them to appointments and interviewsACT as liaison with community agencies, hospitals for admission and discharge planning.Participate in morning round, case conference, staff meetings and training programsMaintain up-to-date records as required by the program procedures and regulatory agency requirements.Attend & complete ACT Core Trainings as required by NYSOMHPOSITION QUALIFICATION:Must have NYS provisional or permanent certification as a peer specialist.High Scholl Diploma or GED equivalent required.Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.Must have a clean current NYS driver’s license.Individual must possess good verbal, writing and computer skills. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.SKILLS REQUIRED:This position requires good interpersonal and organizational skills, with excellent reading comprehension, writing, and time management skills. Computer literacy is required including ability to use Microsoft Word & Outlook.Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.