Hybrid Peer Support Specialist

Posted 2 months ago

Apply now

About the role

  • Peer Support Specialist utilizing lived experience to support Healthfirst members with mental health and substance use challenges through field visits and telephonic assistance.

Responsibilities

  • Utilizes lived experience to model recovery and support Healthfirst members
  • Works directly with members in both field-based settings and telephonically
  • Identifies appropriate resources and facilitates linkage to care
  • Collaborates with the members’ support system and interdisciplinary treatment team
  • Manages designated caseload of members who could benefit from Peer Support services
  • Schedules and conducts multiple field-based visits per day
  • Completes assessments and questionnaires to identify barriers and opportunities for intervention
  • Works telephonically when not in the field to make outreach calls
  • Generates referrals to providers, community-based resources, and appropriate services
  • Documents all encounters with providers, members, and vendors

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Certification or Provisional Certification as Peer Specialist or Recovery Peer Advocate NYCPS - New York Certified Peer Specialist
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and work effectively within a team, in a fast-paced environment
  • Work experience requiring effective communication and engagement skills, as well as healthy boundary-setting
  • Proficient computer skills, including a solid understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Ability to travel around downstate New York which includes the 5 boroughs, Long Island, Orange County, and Westchester

Benefits

  • medical, dental and vision coverage
  • incentive and recognition programs
  • life insurance
  • 401k contributions

Job title

Peer Support Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$39,208 - $53,217 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

Report this job

See something inaccurate? Let us know and we'll update the listing.

Report job