2309 Peer Specialist 1

Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services(CASES) • Bronx, NY • 8h ago

Peer Specialist 1 Hourly Full-Time The Bronx, NY, US $50,000.00 Annually

Job Summary: OnTrackNY is an innovative treatment program that serves adolescents and young adults who are within 2 years of experiencing the onset of non-affective psychosis. The Peer Specialist works closely with all members of the small multidisciplinary team in an integrated way providing coordinated engagement and support in the earliest stages of illness. The Peer Specialist is a resource for the client and their family, coordinating meetings and working with the client within a shared decision-making framework. The Peer Specialist delivers assertive outreach and engagement strategies for clients and families, case management, as well as supportive interventions.

The Peer Specialist uses their lived experience and unique perspective to contribute to treatment planning for each participant, remaining youth-driven and facilitating the team's development and maintenance of a culture of respect and shared decision making. The Peer Specialist can provide an essential framework for highlighting the potential that each participant has for achieving a successful recovery trajectory.

In addition to attending team meetings, Peer Specialists work directly with other team members to provide support and assistance to program participants. Under the supervision of the OnTrackNY Team Leader, they provide direct peer support services to program participants in any setting that would be helpful at the OnTrackNY program site, in the community, or in the hospital.

Shift Hours: This position is full-time Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Salary: The salary for this role is $50,000 Location Address: 424 East 147th Street, Bronx, NY 10455. Workplace Flexibility: Flexible Staff have the flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work.

What You Will Be Doing: Outreach & Engagement: Connecting with the community, participants, and families about OnTrack NY and offering hope and support for recovery. Relationship Building: Forming meaningful partnerships with program participants. Embracing Creative Narratives: Expanding the understanding of the experience of "First Episode Psychosis" Co-Creating Tools for Success: Partnering with participants and families to support developing and creating self-care and self-awareness tools.

What We Are Looking For: NYS Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Peer Specialist - Provisional. Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to, and effectively work with participants in mental health services. Active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support, peer advocacy programs, participant-run organizations, or similar experiences. Ability/willingness to disclose their experiences of mental health services for empowerment. A willingness to work outside of the office setting, in the community, and in the homes of participants.

Preferred Skills: It is preferable that the individual's lived experience of mental health challenges include experience with psychosis during his or her youth. Preferably, a local community member, and if not, someone aware of and understands the area's culture.

Employee Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Vacation and Paid Time Off starting at 25 days-off annually 12 Paid Holidays per year Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6% Employee Referral Program Visit www.cases.org/careers/ to learn more about benefits offered by CASES Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for.

To apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=566efbd3-0446-4f82-a192-39a723b842bb&ccId=19000101000001&@type=JS&lang=enUS&jobId=956953

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