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Family Support Peer Specialist

Family Support Peer Specialist

Behavioral Health Services NorthQueensbury, NY, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

A Spanish version of this position is available upon request

La version de esta posicion esta disponible en Español si es requerida

BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!

Your role at BHSN :

As a Family Support Peer Specialist you are someone with "lived experience" who provides engagement and support in the community and / or office setting as a member of the clinic team including assisting with risk assessments, brief interventions, care management and follow up support post crisis or post appointment. At the discretion of the program director, may be assigned to train and supervise other staff as deemed appropriate. Expected to provide excellent patient care and compassion in every counter, aligned with the organizations core values.

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am to 4 : 00pm, with one evening until 6 : 00pm.

What's in it for you?

  • Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
  • Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
  • Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
  • As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
  • Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What your day might look like :

  • Provides support and care to those engaged in services or treatment
  • Provides information to parents regarding educational rights of children and provides advocacy in terms of education
  • Informs individuals of OMH Participant Rights upon request
  • Understands Crisis Team policy and procedure manual, Agency and regulatory policies and procedures
  • Participates in care planning and coordination meetings to facilitate care process. As assigned, sees individuals who are an immediate crisis to curtail emergency visits and / or inpatient admissions
  • Additional duties as assigned
  • Your skills and qualifications :

  • Must have personal lived experience as an individual in recovery from mental health and / or substance use challenges, or as a parent / caregiver of a child with such challenges.
  • Ability to obtain OMH Peer Certification within 90 days of employment
  • Complete OHM Partnering for Safety & CPR training within 90 days of employment
  • Personal experience with Mental Health recovery-oriented treatment
  • Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation required for local and regional travel
  • EEO Statement : BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender / gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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