Peer Support Specialist, OnTrack

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　Albany-New Karner-PCFC - Albany, NY

　　Position Type

　　Per Diem

　　Salary Range

　　$17.63 - $19.00 Hourly

　　Travel Percentage

　　Up to 25%

　　Description

　　Position SummaryThe OnTrackNY Program serves adolescents and young adults who are within two years of experiencing the onset of non-affective psychosis. This position will work as part of an OnTrackNY team with program participants, family members, and other team members.The Peer Specialist will use his or her lived experience to contribute to treatment planning for each participant.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.Duties and responsibilities are carried out in various settings, including at the OnTrackNY program site, in the community, or in the hospital. The Peer Specialist is expected to transport program participants as needed in his/her personal vehicle.

　　Use his/her personal recovery story to instill hope and demonstrate goal attainment, using selective self-disclosure about lived experience with mental health problems, substance use, and other aspects of their lives, maintaining a primary focus on the issues participants present

　　Enhance initial outreach, engagement and retention efforts to help participants and families stay connected to the program

　　Assist in engagement and retention activities to promote optimum involvement with the team, including helping team to maintain a youth-focused, recovery-oriented approach to outreach before and after participants enroll in the program

　　Help individuals understand psychosis and develop and practice skills to help with illness management (individually or in groups)

　　Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to and effectively work with participants of mental health services

　　Demonstrate excellent judgment and ability to understand boundaries when working with participants of mental health services and colleagues

　　Participate in activities related to community awareness of recovery and stigma reduction

　　Participate in outreach and recruitment activities with the team, forging relationships with community providers and helping to convey the spirit of OnTrackNY

　　Provide concrete and social supports to clients and families through case management helping to support participant’s efforts towards returning to school or work

　　Aid participants and families as they transition from OnTrackNY services

　　Attend and participate in in-person team meetings (weekly) and consultation calls/trainings with OnTrackNY Central offices

　　QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Education and/or ExperienceRequires a HS diploma or GED. No prior related work experience required.

　　Certification/LicensureRequires New York Peer Specialist Certification (NYCPS)

　　Qualifications

　　If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, we want to talk to you! At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives while also strengthening our community.

　　We are a family of human service agencies united in our passion to helping children, families, and adults reach their potential. Northern Rivers coordinates the quality of care, depth of programs, and combined size and passion for the mission to provide care for more than 18,000 people each year in 41 counties throughout New York State. If you’ve got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services!