Peer Support Specialist - Ontario County

Mental Health Association of Rochester/Monroe County, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Association of Rochester/Monroe County, Inc. seeks a dedicated coordinator to recruit participants for the Peer Training Academy in Ontario County, NY.

You will deliver a multi-week curriculum, help participants access educational resources, and provide follow-up support to assist employment goals. Responsibilities include engaging with community partners, registering participants, maintaining records, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience providing education support in a mental health setting.
• Experience and knowledge of the public mental health system.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for the Peer Training Academy via community outreach in Ontario County.
• Register new participants for the academy.
• Deliver a multi-week training curriculum on relevant topics.
• Assist participants with accessing educational resources.
• Provide ongoing support and follow-up to participants to aid employment.
• Conduct outreach to potential employers for job opportunities.
• Maintain records and complete paperwork; comply with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Community resources

Group facilitation

Electronic health records

Virtual meeting software

Independent work

Prioritization & organization

Oral and written communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

NYS Certified Peer Specialist (NYSPS) certification

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

This role requires the ability to work independently and serve as a resource within the Ontario County community by recruiting participants for the Peer Training Academy, delivering a multi-week training curriculum on relevant topics, conducting outreach to potential employers, and providing individual support and follow-up to participants to help them secure employment.

Primary Responsibilities:

(Additional duties may be assigned)

• Recruit participants for the Peer Training Academy through community outreach and engagement within Ontario County
• Register new participants for the academy.
• Deliver a multi-week training curriculum on relevant topics.
• Assist participants with identifying and accessing educational resources.
• Provide support and follow-up to academy participants throughout the training process and after completion.
• Conduct outreach to potential employers to identify job opportunities
• Maintain appropriate records and complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Comply with HIPPA regulations.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required, Associate's degree preferred
• Minimum two years’ experience providing education support preferably in a mental health setting.
• Experience and knowledge of the public mental health system.
• MUST have valid NYS Certified Peer Specialist (NYSPS) certification
• Use one’s personal lived experience in role modeling recovery and providing hope for others.
• Reliable transportation and valid NYS driver’s license required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and connection with community resources.
• Group facilitation
• Ability to maintain organized electronic health records for program statistics.
• Knowledge and understanding of virtual meeting software.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and organize a variety of work assignments in a busy environment.
• Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity, respect, and competency with diverse backgrounds, social identities and practices of community members.