Peer Support Specialist - CORE

Mental Health Association of Rochester/Monroe County, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); In loco; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

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Mental Health Association of Rochester/Monroe County, Inc. seeks CORE Peer Support Specialists to assist individuals in home and community settings.

The role emphasizes connecting clients with mental health services and community resources, coaching to build life skills, and supporting WRAP planning. You will help clients live more independently, address mental health concerns, teach coping strategies, and maintain thorough documentation in compliance with HIPAA.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED/HSED required.
• Must have NYS Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) Provisional or Permanent certification or NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification and maintain/certify throughout employment.
• Reliable transportation and valid NYS driver’s license required. Must be able to work with clients in the community.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide information about mental health services and other community resources.
• Provide support, advocacy and coaching to build life skills.
• Assist clients with developing and implementing a WRAP plan.
• Help clients learn to live more independently using community resources and self-advocacy.
• Address mental health concerns and teach coping skills.
• Document and maintain records, complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations.

Conoscenze

Peer support

Information & resources

Advocacy & coaching

Documentation

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED/HSED

NYS CPS Provisional or Permanent certification

NYS CRPA certification

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Description

Job Summary:

CORE Peer Support Specialists support individuals in their home and/or community:

• Providing information about mental health services and other community resources
• Provide support, advocacy and coaching to build life skills
• Assisting clients with developing and implementing a WRAP plan
• Assisting clients with learning to live more independently, including using community resources and self-advocacy
• Addressing mental health concerns and behaviors and teaching coping skills
• Documenting and maintaining appropriate records, completing paperwork in a timely manner
• Complying with HIPPA regulations

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED/HSED required.
• MUST have obtained either NYS Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) Provisional or Permanent certification or NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification and maintain or certification throughout employment.
• Reliable transportation and valid NYS driver's license required. Must be able to with clients in the community.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.