What are the responsibilities and job description for the PEER Support Specialist (Full Time) position at Allwel?
Allwel is a fast growing, dynamic, community based service agency, specializing in Behavioral Health Services. Looking for an energetic and inspiring Peer Support Specialist/Advocate.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The primary function of a Peer Support is facilitating outreach with individuals currently in a program or considering treatment. Utilizing their recovery expertise, professional training and lived experience, peers boostindividuals' engagement intreatment and commitment to recovery. Peer Supports connect patients to community-based recovery supports consistent with treatment, recovery, and discharge plans. Peer Supports duties may include:
Must have state (NY) board certification (Peer Support or/and Peer Advocacy)
1 yr experience.
Compensation range: $45,000 - $48,000
Benefits package offered
Find out why Allwel is a great place to work!
Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this job description and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Allwel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Employment is at-will and neither this job description nor any other oral or written representations may be considered a contract for any specific period of time.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
The primary function of a Peer Support is facilitating outreach with individuals currently in a program or considering treatment. Utilizing their recovery expertise, professional training and lived experience, peers boostindividuals' engagement intreatment and commitment to recovery. Peer Supports connect patients to community-based recovery supports consistent with treatment, recovery, and discharge plans. Peer Supports duties may include:
- Non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration
- Educating program participants about various modes of recovery
- Accompanying clients to medical appointments
- Raising awareness of existing social and other support services
- Linking participants to formal recovery supports
- Assisting with applying for benefits
- Empowerment Services - Peer Support (Peer Support) are non-clinical, peer-delivered services with focus on rehabilitation, recovery, and resilience. Designed to promote skills for coping with and managing behavioral health symptoms while facilitating the utilization of natural supports and community resources.
Must have state (NY) board certification (Peer Support or/and Peer Advocacy)
1 yr experience.
Compensation range: $45,000 - $48,000
Benefits package offered
Find out why Allwel is a great place to work!
Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this job description and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Allwel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. Employment is at-will and neither this job description nor any other oral or written representations may be considered a contract for any specific period of time.
