What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Bridger position at One Brooklyn Health?
Overview:
One of the below certifications is preferred to have at time of hire, otherwise one of the below certifications must be successfully completed and obtained within one year of start date.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).
OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Peer Bridger is needed to work with patients in all components of the CPEP. The Peer Bridger works individually with patients to increase their understanding of coping skills and wellness tools as well as available community resources that can support individual recovery. Ability to offer patients hope through connection and engagement on what is possible.
Responsibilities:
- Offer hope through connection and engagement on what is possible
- Support individuals in connecting or reconnecting to their community and relationships
- Connect to and support individuals in various stages of navigation from CPEP to community, based on identified needs and requests for support
- Provide validation and support through person-centered approaches and engagement
- Advocate when requested by the individual
- Assist in development of comfort and self-advocacy
- Demonstrate personal self-help and wellness skills
- Share known resources and knowledge on system navigation
- Serve as mentor when appropriate on wellness and recovery
- Assist in the exploration of personal goals that lead to life satisfaction
- Engage in shared decision making with individuals to support voice and choice in all treatment decisions
- Utilize evidence-based peer interventions such as Action Planning for Prevention and Recovery, Shared Decision Making, Psychiatric Advanced Directives, Building Recovery Capital and the Eight Dimensions of Wellness
- Conduct informational groups for CPEP staff about the benefits of working with Peer Bridgers
- Work collaboratively with the team to educate all involved on recovery, self-determination, shared decision making, dignity of risk and peer values
- Supervising other Peer Bridgers if hired and compensated to do so
Competencies:
- Maintain peer values in all aspects of the work
- Understand and approach all individuals in a trauma-informed and responsive manner
- Be able to build relationships with all members of the team
- Willingness to learn new skills
Other duties as requested.
Qualifications:
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Certified in NYS as a Peer in one of the categories listed below.
Experience:
- Needs to demonstrate experience working in a setting with Mentally Ill, SUD and other patients who present to an emergency setting for evaluation and treatment.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Able to work with patients using peer skills, empathy, and knowledge of the mental health system
Certifications/Licensure:
One of the below certifications is preferred to have at time of hire, otherwise one of the below certifications must be successfully completed and obtained within one year of start date.
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Hold current/active New York Peer Certification which could be one of the following:
- New York Certified Peer Specialist, provisional (NYCPS-P)
- New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS)
- New York Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
- Credentialed Family Peer Advocate (FPA-C)
- Credentialed Youth Peer Advocate (YPA-C)
Physical Requirements:
- Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
- Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).
OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
