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People USA

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Per Diem Mobile Peer Specailist

People USA Yonkers, NY

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People USA is Hiring a Per Diem Mobile Peer Specailist Near Yonkers, NY

Job Title: Per Diem Mobile Peer Specialist

Job Location: Yonkers, NY 10701

Work Schedule: Per Diem

Mornings - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Afternoons - 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Overnights - 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM ( Pay Differential of $1.18 per hour)

Payrate: $28.85 per hour

People USA will provide a Mobile Peer Specialist who will provide people living with mental health, addiction, or social determinant of health issues with peer advocacy & support services throughout the Westchester County area. Using the mutuality of shared lived experiences, the Peer Specialists will help people get started on and continue their own positive pathways to behavioral health and wellness.

• As educators, they will explore with people new ways to improve their behavioral health and overall well-being.

• As advocates, they will resolve any issues people are having obtaining quality services that meet their needs.

• As peers, they will connect people to others (including staff themselves) who have similar lived experiences, and who can understand and support them.

• As connectors, they will directly link people - using warm handoffs - with other useful health and wellness resources in the community - services, supports, and resources (following a psychiatric rehabilitation model).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Peer Specialist will prioritize, whenever possible, individuals identified through these programs for participation in all the services and programs outlined above, providing quick access and quality service.
The Peer Specialist will work in full collaboration and coordination with all agencies and individuals who are partnering in the Cares Act
The Peer Specialist will represent the peer perspective (i.e., persons with lived experiences with behavioral health challenges).
The Peer Specialist will, if funding is available, apply to provide (a) consulting services, or (b) direct peer services to any part of the initiative that requires dedicated attention and/or staffing.

REQUIREMENTS:

Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, language, and behaviors reflect such values.
Demonstrated ability to recognize the need for and facilitate connections between consumers and the community.
Understanding of available community support.
Working knowledge of confidentiality requirements related to records pertaining to Mental Health and Chemical Dependency laws.
Must have good time management skills and be self-directing.
Must have reliable transportation - Personal Preferred
Must have a Valid/Clean Drivers License to meet company's insurance standards.
High School Diploma Required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least two years in recovery from acute care environment
Completion of the Academy of Peer Services Training and the ability to obtain the NY State Peer Specialist Certification
A shared vision of hope for people experiencing a crisis.
Work or Volunteer experience providing peer support, advocacy, or human services.
Basic knowledge of community support services/resources
Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training (preferred).
Understanding of recovery and wellness vs. illness-based system (preferred)
Professional demeanor.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Reports to Program Coordinator for Yonkers Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) - Jeremy Reuling

People USA recruits, employee train and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. People USA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. People USA. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of People USAs employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated. People USA promotes within no matter the race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.