What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at ICAN Inc?
The Peer Support Specialist works as part of multidisciplinary team and provides peer-to-peer support and interventions to foster parent/caregiver engagement and empowerment within a variety of service delivery systems. Brings life experiences and skills to the position to enhance the team effort to deliver assistance to the family as they explore the goals they would like to achieve. The Peer will adhere to and promote the philosophy and missions of the company by performing the following duties and responsibilities.
This position is based in and will cover Schoharie and Montgomery Counties. This is a remote/hybrid position.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Draws on his/her own experience of raising a child with emotional or behavioral issues as they work with the parents/caregivers and the team to discover the family’s values and priorities.
Deliver interventions and activities that meet needs, build on strengths, and achieve outcomes.
Responsible for assisting parents/caregivers with engaging in the enrollment process by utilizing knowledge and experiences encountering various service systems (i.e. school, mental health, juvenile justice, etc.). Help parents/caregivers assess their available resources and service needs.
Coach parents/caregivers on self-advocacy skills (i.e. delivering messages clearly and with the desired impact, self-expression, active participation in service plan development, etc.).
Works with families on discovering their strengths and to self-identify goals they would like to work on.
Utilizes the Wraparound process to encourage family and team participation in appropriate services, models effective parenting skills and provides outreach to ensure that families served will not escalate to high-risk cases.
Attends family team meetings as well as community meetings for support.
Attend overnight conferences/trainings when necessary.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid NYS Driver's License is required.
- The applicant must: demonstrate ‘lived experience’ and identify as being in active recovery from a mental health condition, substance use, or major life disruption, and willing to disclose journey to recovery.
- Credentialed CRPA or NYSCPS, preferred. Required to complete the CRPA or NYSCPS credentialing process within 12 months of hire.
