Peer Specialist- Clinical Rapid Response

Urban Pathways, Inc.; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare Coverage

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Recognition

Résumé du poste

Urban Pathways, Inc. seeks a Peer Specialist for the Clinical Rapid Response Team in New York, NY. The role centers on immediate crisis support, leveraging lived experience to build trust and guide clients to healing resources.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to promote person-centered care, with emphasis on preventing crises and ensuring seamless follow-up and linkage to services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience using behavioral health services as a client is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and flexible schedule.

Responsabilités

• Provide support and referrals to meet health objectives including health, mental health and substance use services.
• Offer guidance and side-by-side skills modeling to people in care.
• Respond to crises and facilitate admission when needed and ensure follow-up care.
• Develop preventative wellness plans with goals and interventions.
• Organize and lead individual and group wellness activities for high acuity clients.
• Complete incident reports within 24 hours and distribute notices.

Connaissances

Good computer skills

Good written and verbal communication

Good interpersonal skills

Foreign language skills a plus

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Outils

Microsoft Office

AWARDS

Description du poste

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Peer Specialist- Clinical Rapid Response

Regular Full Time Administration, New York, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1433

Salary Range: $30,940.00 To $39,312.00 Annually

The salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills, and expertise.

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About Urban Pathways

Since 1975, Urban Pathways has engaged New York City’s most vulnerable residents, people on the streets or in areas unfit for human habitation, “lighting the path home, one person at a time.” Urban Pathways is a catalyst for transformative change in the lives of unhoused adults, empowering them to discover their inherent strengths and abilities. We provide essential support and foster an environment where individuals can redefine their narratives and become their best selves.

Summary

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Peer Specialist for the Clinical Rapid Response Team (CRRT) will play a critical role in providing immediate support and assistance to individuals experiencing health crises, and will assist in preventing future crises, leveraging lived experience to build trust, empathy, and connection, and guiding them toward resources that promote healing, recovery, and well-being. The Peer Specialist will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, supporting individuals through the crisis intervention process and fostering a culture of person-centered and strength-based care. This is a new team, and the peer specialist will play a critical role in skill acquisition for the high acuity clients.

Responsibilities

Program/Facilities

• Provides support and resources/referrals for individuals being served to meet health objectives, including but not limited to: Health, mental health treatment, and substance use services, Non-medical wellness services (yoga, meditation, exercise, etc.), Social and community integration activities
• Provides guidance, support, and side-by-side skills modeling to people in our care on an on-going basis.
• Responds to crises throughout the agency to help avert hospitalizations. When that level of care is necessary, Peers will ensure a person is admitted and follow up care is in place prior to discharge.
• Helps create preventative and wellness plans that may include goals, objectives, and interventions.
• Organizes and facilitates individual and group wellness activities including workshops, groups, and social activities for our high acuity clients
• Completes incident reports and distributes related notices within 24 hours.

Administrative

• Maintains and submits all necessary documentation and reports accurately in a timely manner and as required by Urban Pathways, regulatory and funding agency policies, and procedures including but not limited to:
• Enters progress notes after meeting with individuals under our care within 48 hours and/or in compliance with Urban Pathways and funding agency requirements.
• Updates information in electronic health records, as required.
• Documents incidents and distributes related notices within 24 hours when the Peer Specialist has witnessed the incident.
• Submits all required paperwork for supervisor approval within 48 hours.
• Files paperwork in electronic charts (once approved/signed by supervisor), as required by program (no more than 48 hours).

Community Relations

• Develops and maintains relationships with community services and resources with particular emphasis on substance/alcohol use programs, health and mental health programs, and benefits.
• Attends and participates in external meetings with stakeholders

Communication

• Communicates verbally, and in writing in a professional manner.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, and supervisory sessions, as required.
• Responds to all communications including telephone, email, and other oral and written inquiries in a timely manner.

Performs all other duties as assigned and as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Peer Advocacy/Specialist Training Program Required.
• Experience using behavioral health services (mental health, co-occurring substance use treatment) as a client.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings.
• Experience with individuals with a history of homelessness, mental illness, substance use and chronic medical conditions, preferred

Skills

• Good computer skills and/or ability to learn computer programs including Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and data programs such as AWARDS.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team. Ability to speak foreign languages is a plus.

Other

• Required to work a flexible schedule including evenings.

Licenses

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to do field work, program visits, client escorts, and make use of public transportation.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, lift (up to 25 lbs.), type, write, read, speak, see, and hear.

Urban Pathways offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees.

These benefits include:

• Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family in good health.
• Retirement Savings: A 403(b) plan and a 401(a) with employer annual contribution to help you plan for a secure financial future.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Work-life balance is important to us, and we offer flexible work arrangements to accommodate your needs.
• Wellness Programs: Employee wellness programs, including fitness initiatives and mental health support.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for personal or work-related issues.
• Employee Recognition: Recognition programs to celebrate and reward outstanding contributions.

Urban Pathways offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees.

These benefits include:

• Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family in good health.
• Retirement Savings: A 403(b) plan and a 401(a) with employer annual contribution to help you plan for a secure financial future.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Work-life balance is important to us, and we offer flexible work arrangements to accommodate your needs.
• Wellness Programs: Employee wellness programs, including fitness initiatives and mental health support.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for personal or work-related issues.
• Employee Recognition: Recognition programs to celebrate and reward outstanding contributions.