Lakeview Health Services, Inc.
Recovery Support Services Peer Specialist
Lakeview Health Services, Inc., Geneva, NY, United States
Do you have the dedication and enthusiasm to support people in achieving their goals and advancing their lives?
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Title: Part Time Recovery Support Services Peer Specialist
Job Requisition No.: 1726
Program: MICA, Geneva, NY
Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday (20hours per week - Days and hours can be flexible)
Salary: Salary pay range is min. $16.50 to a max. $21.49 per hr. based on education & experience
Benefits
Lakeview Health Services is a premier partner throughout the Finger Lakes region, providing safe, affordable housing, support, and rehabilitative services to persons with mental illness as well as health care coordination services to individuals with chronic mental and physical health challenges. We are dedicated to helping individuals identify and achieve personally meaningful and measurable life goals, and to realize their full potential. Lakeview seeks to create an environment of learning and development that will lead to an engaged, motivated, and high performing team with a devotion and commitment to client service.
Essential Job Functions Overview:
The individual will use their personal story and experiences to help guide those we serve on their path to recovery. Under the direct supervision of the CSS Program Manager, the RSS Peer Specialist will function as a role model, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; assist with vocational/educational training; provide outreach services to individuals in the community as well as those who live withing the agency programs who are struggling with substance use and mental illness. The RSS Peer Specialist will strive to create a healing environment that respects perspectives and experiences of the individuals, families, staff, and communities we serve by practicing safe, respectful communication as well as respecting individual's boundaries and differences. With general supervision, works from a trauma informed care perspective to perform a wide range of outreach activities related to advocacy, linkage and development of services for persons with concurrent mental illness and substance abuse issues.
Essential Job Functions:
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years' experience working with special needs consumers in a recovery-based or vocational/rehabilitative setting. Lived experience with mental health services required. Completion of or significant progress toward the Peer Certification Program is required within one (1) year of hire date. Must maintain certification throughout employment. Possession of the CPRP credential is a plus. Valid NYS driver license (as driving is an essential function of this position).
Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of community services within service area; general knowledge and understanding of mental illnesses, psychiatric rehabilitation model, and related issues; skills for independent living. Has a basic understanding of the importance of working from a trauma sensitive perspective.
Skills and Abilities:
Use of contemporary office equipment, particularly a computer with word processing, database and report generating software; to communicate effectively with diverse individuals; to listen, understand and appreciate the experiences of clients; to establish rapport and meaningful professional relationships; to persuade, negotiate, and instruct; to manage and resolve conflicts; to provide positive role-modeling; to inspire respect, confidence and trust in clients and co-workers; to respect and maintain appropriate confidentialities; to effectively encourage clients toward greater independence and self-sufficiency; to perceive and describe changes in behavior; seek, accept, and learn from Supervisor and peer feedback; to organize time effectively; to plan and implement strategies consistent with client needs and overall organization goals, objectives, and standards; to meet deadlines regularly.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Significant amount of time driving and visiting clients; general apartment settings; general office environment.
Any external candidate interested in this employment opportunity, please visit our web site at www.lakeviewhs.org.
Lakeview Health Services, Inc. complies with the legal requirement to take affirmative action and not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Further, Lakeview Health Services, Inc. will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against applicants or employees who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or that of others, subject to certain limitations.
Join our Team!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Title: Part Time Recovery Support Services Peer Specialist
Job Requisition No.: 1726
Program: MICA, Geneva, NY
Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday (20hours per week - Days and hours can be flexible)
Salary: Salary pay range is min. $16.50 to a max. $21.49 per hr. based on education & experience
Benefits
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Accrual
- 401(k) with Agency match
- Voluntary Medical/ Dental/ Vision
- Employer Funded Life Insurance
- 9 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Assistance
Lakeview Health Services is a premier partner throughout the Finger Lakes region, providing safe, affordable housing, support, and rehabilitative services to persons with mental illness as well as health care coordination services to individuals with chronic mental and physical health challenges. We are dedicated to helping individuals identify and achieve personally meaningful and measurable life goals, and to realize their full potential. Lakeview seeks to create an environment of learning and development that will lead to an engaged, motivated, and high performing team with a devotion and commitment to client service.
Essential Job Functions Overview:
The individual will use their personal story and experiences to help guide those we serve on their path to recovery. Under the direct supervision of the CSS Program Manager, the RSS Peer Specialist will function as a role model, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; assist with vocational/educational training; provide outreach services to individuals in the community as well as those who live withing the agency programs who are struggling with substance use and mental illness. The RSS Peer Specialist will strive to create a healing environment that respects perspectives and experiences of the individuals, families, staff, and communities we serve by practicing safe, respectful communication as well as respecting individual's boundaries and differences. With general supervision, works from a trauma informed care perspective to perform a wide range of outreach activities related to advocacy, linkage and development of services for persons with concurrent mental illness and substance abuse issues.
Essential Job Functions:
- May serve as an active member of the individuals treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
- Interview, support, counsel, and assist individuals with securing/linking to necessary services, living independently, and accomplishing their individual goals.
- Complete all documentation in the individual's electronic health record and maintain that record accurately.
- Follow all department and organization policies and procedures.
- Participate in community outreach events
- Facilitate recovery-oriented groups.
- Maintain NYS Peer-Certification.
- Provide outreach services to individuals in the community, and those in agency programs, who are struggling with mental health and substance use disorders, through their recovery by sharing experiences.
- Link to programs and resources that can assist in the individual's recovery and that are of their choosing.
- Assist with providing advocacy and support on behalf of the individual
- Serves as role model and teaches effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
- Informs supervisor, and other members of treatment team as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients.
- Share personal experience to support others' recovery in an appropriate and respectful manner
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years' experience working with special needs consumers in a recovery-based or vocational/rehabilitative setting. Lived experience with mental health services required. Completion of or significant progress toward the Peer Certification Program is required within one (1) year of hire date. Must maintain certification throughout employment. Possession of the CPRP credential is a plus. Valid NYS driver license (as driving is an essential function of this position).
Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of community services within service area; general knowledge and understanding of mental illnesses, psychiatric rehabilitation model, and related issues; skills for independent living. Has a basic understanding of the importance of working from a trauma sensitive perspective.
Skills and Abilities:
Use of contemporary office equipment, particularly a computer with word processing, database and report generating software; to communicate effectively with diverse individuals; to listen, understand and appreciate the experiences of clients; to establish rapport and meaningful professional relationships; to persuade, negotiate, and instruct; to manage and resolve conflicts; to provide positive role-modeling; to inspire respect, confidence and trust in clients and co-workers; to respect and maintain appropriate confidentialities; to effectively encourage clients toward greater independence and self-sufficiency; to perceive and describe changes in behavior; seek, accept, and learn from Supervisor and peer feedback; to organize time effectively; to plan and implement strategies consistent with client needs and overall organization goals, objectives, and standards; to meet deadlines regularly.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Significant amount of time driving and visiting clients; general apartment settings; general office environment.
Any external candidate interested in this employment opportunity, please visit our web site at www.lakeviewhs.org.
Lakeview Health Services, Inc. complies with the legal requirement to take affirmative action and not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Further, Lakeview Health Services, Inc. will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against applicants or employees who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or that of others, subject to certain limitations.