Peer Support Specialist - CORE

Mental Health Association; City of Rochester (NY); In loco; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

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Mental Health Association is seeking a CORE Peer Support Specialist to assist individuals in their home and community with information about services and resources, advocacy, and life-skills coaching. The role includes developing and implementing WRAP plans and promoting independent living through community resources and self-advocacy.

The position requires NYS peer certification or CRPA certification and a valid NYS driver’s license, with bilingual Spanish being a plus.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED/HED required.
• Must have NYS Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) provisional or permanent certification or NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification and maintain it during employment.
• Reliable transportation and valid NYS driver’s license required; must be able to meet clients in the community.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Spanish bilingual

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED/HSED

NYS Peer Certification or 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.