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Family Support Peer Specialist

Behavioral Health Services North Inc
Morrisonville, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Job Description

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.

What’s in it for you?

  • Generous time off (with no wait time for accruals)
  • Health, vision, and dental coverage (at a low-cost to you)
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Opportunities for advancement and growth within BHSN
  • Mentorship and training programs
  • Minimum 10 paid BHSN holidays off annually
  • Working within our community, making a real impact, & working alongside passionate colleagues

What a your day might look like :

  • Provides support and care to those engaged in services or treatment;
  • Identifies healthy community opportunities for individuals to socialize and interact; promotes these opportunities as directed by the care coordinator or other care provider
  • Connects and supports individuals during treatment;
  • Provides information to parents regarding educational rights of children and provides advocacy in terms of education;
  • Assists in the delivery of evidenced based interventions;
  • Assists in the development of and adherence to community safety plans;
  • Informs individuals of OMH Participant Rights upon request;
  • Participates in team meetings and trainings as required;
  • Understands Crisis Team policy and procedure manual, Agency and regulatory policies and procedures;
  • Participates in the writing and timely completion of any required documentation in accordance with state / federal regulations and agency 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;
  • Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities;
  • Supports collaboration and teamwork by sharing information and responding to questions / requests from rehabilitation team and other support providers;
  • Maintains client confidentiality and confidential health information;
  • Promotes service recipients' growth and development;
  • Participates in meetings as scheduled;
  • Assists with training new staff members;
  • Is willing to work flexible hours corresponding to the needs of the program;
  • Additional duties as assigned.
  • Your skills and qualifications :

  • Must have raised a child with physical, mental, emotional, or addiction issues in order to meet the required qualifications a having a “lived experience”.
  • 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.
  • Extensive knowledge with PC applications and electronic medical records strongly preferred.
  • Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required for local and regional travel.
  • 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 hair styles), 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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