Peer Support Specialist, Mobile-Hudson Valley, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To : INSET Team Leader

Program : Intensive and Sustained Engagement Team (INSET)

Location : Primarily based in White Plains, NY and / or Rockland, NY (this is a mobile role and may require travel to additional service areas in Putnam, Orange, and Sullivan counties, as needed)

Hours Per Week : 35 per week

FLSA Status : Full Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range : $60,000 annually

Summary Description :

Greater Mental Health of New York’s INSET program provides mobile, community-based, and flexible support for individuals with histories of acute distress, frequent hospitalizations, or ineffective past care. Led by peers and grounded in a person-first approach, INSET prioritizes immediate needs, builds lasting social and family connections, and offers care coordination without traditional time or location constraints. The INSET Peer Support Specialist will offer direct outreach and support for adults who are engaged with INSET programming. Peer Support Staff are responsible for working with participants toward their identified goals and aspirations, individually and as a part of their desired groups / communities. The peer support staff will offer linkages to professional, recovery, peer, family, and natural supports in their community. The Peer Support Staff will support recovery by providing services that reflect the values of peer support, including the recognition of individual rights of self-determination, choice, shared decision-making, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities :

• The peer will manage a caseload of participants consistent with industry standards, meets regulatory expectations / guidelines and reflects our population's needs. The exact number of participants may vary based on factors such as case complexity and the availability of support resources.
• Offer individual peer support to participants using a flexible, person-first, and trauma informed framework
• Provide regular community outreach to engage members of the community that may not historically engage with the mental health system
• Positively facilitate connections with services and resources
• Schedule and co-facilitate networking and support groups for participants as requested
• Support participants with bridging from respite, emergency rooms, periods of incarceration, etc.
• Utilize strengths-based, person-first tools to support the participant in planning goals. Advanced Directives and WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plans) are encouraged.
• Follow established agency policies and maintain professional standards
• Prepare required reports and documentation
• Provide after-hours emergency coverage and crisis intervention as needed
• Adhere to standards established by regulatory authorities.
• Other related duties as assigned

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Special Considerations :

Mandated Reporter :

This is a Mandated Reporter position. The NYS Justice Center legislation defines anyone who has regular and substantial contact with any person with special needs as a “custodian” under the law and, therefore, a mandated reporter. You can be held liable by both the civil and criminal legal systems for intentionally failing to make a report.

Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.