Peer Specialist - New York

Location: Field: This field-based role (in New York) enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings and training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client's needs, and direct, hands‑on engagement. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Certified Peer Specialist - New York is responsible for care coordination and/or care management activities focused on the Wellness and Recovery of members. How you will make an Impact: Identifies opportunities for engagement of members and their families in forming a supportive, recovery network. Develops and implements provision of onsite psychiatric discharge planning education at Recovery and Resiliency sites. Collaborates with Stabilization Teams as a member advocate in discharge planning education, resolution of barriers, and service transitions. Acts as a resource for staff on decision making and problem solving. Initiates and maintains contact with assigned individuals and providers to determine member's response to services. Requires AA/AS and minimum of 2 years of experience in health services or behavioral health field or in a peer support services role; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Valid, active, certified recovery specialist/coach certification and/or peer/family support specialist certification required. Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST STRONGLY PREFERRED.

Knowledge of care‑coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred. BA/BS or MBA preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products is strongly preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. Up to 80% of travel may be required for the role. For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $25.71/hour to $38.57/hour Location(s): New York, New York Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). * The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elevance Health