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New Horizon Counseling Center Peer Specialist in Queens, New York
Location: Queens, Nassau & Suffolk
Position Status: Fee for Service, part time, and full time
Job Requirements:
Responsible to deliver trauma-informed, non-clinical services with a focus on recovery and rehabilitation from a behavioral health disorder
Facilitate engagement with participants by developing genuine relationships with participants and their supports by using empathy, sharing experiences, motivational interviewing, active listening, and collaborating on person-centered goal-development
Educate participants and family members on the domains of person-centered wellness and recovery
Identify community resources and encourage help-seeking behaviors
Participate in on-site and off-site activities with participants
Responsible for crisis intervention and incident reporting procedures
Act as a role model and coach for participants
Provide services to participants to address housing, income support, education and vocational training, social supports, employment, recovery supports, primary care needs and psychiatric rehabilitation programs
Assist participants with identifying and sustaining coping techniques and self-help strategies
Provide individual peer support and wellness counseling
Act as an advocate and liaison for participants for access to supports
Escort participants as needed to various appointments via Public Transportation
Conduct follow-up via telephone outreach, visits and or certified letters
Ensure documentation are completed within electronic medical record in a timely fashion
File various information into the client's individual record
Attend staff meetings and other meetings as directed by supervisor(s)
Participate in OMH/ NHCC approved Orientations and Training
This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties not mentioned, as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications/Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalency diploma required
Currently certified by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board
Ability to work under strict confidentiality with an ability to be receptive of feedback and supervision for growth and development
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally, linguistically, and diplomatically
Travel Requirements – Ability to travel throughout designated county via public transportation and via van