Peer Specialist
Company: VNS Health
Location: Paterson
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewVNS Health Peer Specialists are living examples of the
transformative power of behavioral health intervention programs and
who can uniquely relate to those that would benefit from VNS Health
Behavioral Health services. Peer Specialists embody our core values
of Empathy, Integrity, and Agility to engage and connect community
members suffering from chronic mental illness, psychological
trauma, or substance abuse with meaningful resources. By sharing
personal, practical experience, knowledge, and firsthand insights,
Peer Specialists directly help VNS Health clients live and heal at
home surrounded by their family and community.
VNS Health provides vital client-centered behavioral health care to
New Yorkers most in need, across all stages of life and mental
well-being. We deliver care wherever our clients are, including
outpatient clinics, clients' homes, and the community. Our short-
and long-term service models include acute, transitional, and
intensive care management programs that impact the most vulnerable
populations, from children, to adolescents, to aging adults. As
part of our fast-growing Behavioral Health team, you'll have an
opportunity to develop and advance your skills, whether you're
early in your career or an experienced
professional.Compensation:$20.98 - $26.23 HourlyWhat We Provide
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- Referral bonus opportunities - - -
- Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 20 days of paid time
off and 9 company holidays -
- Health insurance plan for yond your loved ones, Medical,
Dental, Vision, Life and Disability - -
- Employer-matched retirement saving funds -
- Personal and financial wellness programs--- -
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and
dependent care------ -
- Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees -
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement---
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- Internal mobility, CEU credits, and advancement
opportunities------ -
- Interdisciplinary network of colleagues through the VNS Health
Social Services Community of Professionals -What You Will Do
- Conducts phone and field outreach to locate and enroll
clients/consumers/members into programs services
- Practice regularly in the community, including traveling to
patients' homes, or schools, to engage frequently with clients.
Navigate emergency situations -
- Works collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team to discuss
care needs and identify solutions to support
clients/consumers/members -
- Applies mutually shared and lived experiences to build
relationship and trust with the client/consumers/members
- Educates clients/consumers/members about program services,
benefits, and self-help techniques. Serves as a role model,
advocate and mentor.
- Escorts clients/consumers/members to appointments as needed
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- Advocates effective recovery-based services on behalf of
clients/consumers/members. Assists in clarifying rehabilitation and
recovery goals -
- Teaches symptom management and coping skills for resilience.
Empowers clients to take a proactive role in their recovery journey
and helps the client be an advocate for themselves -
- Reviews service plans with clients/consumers/members and their
families or caregivers. Provides ongoing education, guidance,
support and encouragement -
- Develops inventory of resources that will meet the
clients/consumers/ members needs as identified in the -assessment
process.
- Provides navigation services to help clients/consumers/members
connect with community-based services and supports -
- Documents contacts with clients/consumers/members in EMR in
accordance with program policies/procedures, VNS Health standards,
and regulatory requirements -
- Assists clients/consumers/members with transition to alternate
housing, when appropriate -
- Participates in special projects and performs other related
duties as assignedQualifications
- High school degree or equivalent required -
- Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) and/or Family Peer Advocate (FPA)
Certification(s) may be required -
- Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) &
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CERPA) preferred -
- Minimum of one year experience in a mental health, health care
or human services setting, preferred
- Experience working with a severely mentally ill, psychological
trauma, and/or substance using population, preferred -
- Effective oral/written/interpersonal communication skills and
ability to work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team
- Computer fluency -
- Valid New York State driver's license, as determined by
operational/regional needs
- Bilingual skills may be required as determined by operational
needs
- Sharing your experience with others who are navigating
behavioral health and substance use challenges is life changing
which is why we welcome you to apply even if you don't meet all
criteria
Keywords: VNS Health, Hackensack , Peer Specialist, Other , Paterson, New Jersey
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