Job Information
Northern Rivers Family Services Peer Support Spec in Albany, New York
Peer Support Spec
Job Details
Job Location
Albany-Academy RTF/NorthStar - Albany, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$19.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Description
As a Peer Support Specialist, you will be a member of the Mobile Team, assisting the clinicians on Mobile visits and providing support and advocacy to individuals in crisis. You will also be a resource to the clinicians and case manager, through sharing their knowledge of common challenges individuals with SPMI endure and sharing knowledge about community resources. You will be an individual (adult) with lived experience with mental illness. You will report to the Executive Program Director and you will work on-site.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with service providers involved with individuals with SPMI.
Provide information and peer to peer support to individuals who are served by the program.
Educate and empower clients and their supports regarding their roles in developing crisis plans and in crisis prevention.
Educate service providers regarding an individual's role in developing a crisis plan for themselves and in crisis prevention. Ensure that the individual is an integral part of the crisis planning process.
Inform service providers (including Mobile Crisis and PCFC providers) regarding person- centered and strength-based practices. Maintain and model a focus on strengths.
Advise Clinical Supervisor.
Ensure that clients are satisfied with the services they are receiving and, if not, help them advocate for what they need.
Educate individuals and primary caretakers on how to advocate if services are not meeting their needs.
Be the liaison to other local supports in the community.
Link individuals to Peer Support Services activities such as support groups, social events, newsletter.
Requirements and Education:
Requires a High School Diploma or GED
Complete and obtain the NYCPS-Provisional certification for review by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB) within the agreed-upon time of start date.
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.
