Peer Specialist (Hourly) (McPike)

Responsibilities Serves as a role model and provides advocacy and support services to individuals. Assists individuals in identifying, developing, and practicing personalized coping and crisis management skills to deal with their psychiatric symptoms. Interacts with individuals as a peer, sharing common experiences, and assists individuals in identifying areas in which they need support. Organizes and facilitates self‑help groups and activities; teaches self‑help techniques and group process skills; and facilitates the establishment of peer, natural, and social support networks. Helps individuals carry out tasks defined in their treatment plans, and actively participates in their treatment planning process. Instructs and assists individuals in identifying or clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals, and in developing daily living, educational, social, vocational, and other skills for empowerment and successful community living. Assists individuals in understanding and obtaining access to available community resources and benefits; provides information; and links individuals to essential supports such as legal, housing, education, medical, and financial services. Advocates for the needs of individuals; and provides education and training on their perspectives to other mental health and human service providers. Serves as coordinator of alumni program. Transporting patients as needed. Qualifications Current certification as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA‑Provisional by the New York Certification Board and four or more hours of medication‑assisted treatment training. #J-18808-Ljbffr