We are looking for prospective employees who are willing to draw from and share their recovery experience to inform the work they do with participants.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
- Offer positive, supportive peer relationships that foster trust and hope for positive change, choice, wellness, recovery and personal empowerment
- Present a positive example of a person with lived experience who has been successful at managing their own recovery by actively investing in/maintaining their personal wellness
- Provide one-on-one and/or group support and continued short-term-support services following relocation
- Teach community adjustment and wellness self-management skills
- Assist with developing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
- Help identify and/or re-engage with family, friends and other natural supports
- Provide education and resources that support wellness self-management, self-determination, and self-advocacy
- Continue with individuals after transition to identify and engage with a range of community-based services and supports
- Complete detailed written record of activities in a timely and accurate manner
- Report to and meet with BSAEH supervisor on a regularly scheduled basis
- Attend trainings and meeting as required and assigned by supervisor, funder and BSAEH
- Strong understanding and practice of peer support, recovery, wellness and related services
- Possess strong engagement, and oral and written communication, skills
- Ability to travel and work afternoons, evenings and possibly weekends
- Peers may be required to cover different homes in the designated borough as needed
- Perform other duties as required and assigned
Requirements:
- Demonstrate experience with and knowledge of the New York State mental health and substance abuse systems
- Demonstrate knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health and substance abuse services
- Have the ability to be a role model and convey a message of hope and wellness for people diagnosed with mental illness
- Have the ability to complete basic documentation requirements regarding work activities
- Have at least one year experience working as a peer
- Are New York State Certified Peer Specialists - or must be certified within 6 months of hiring
Required personal skills:
- Must have a GED or academic High School diploma; college degree in related field preferred
- Must have lived experience with the public mental health system
- Must have basic computer skills – knowledge of Foothold Technology’s AWARDS system a plus
Baltic Street Wellness Solutions offers a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes health coverage, paid time off and paid vacations.
We Are a State Mandated Organization, COVID-19 Vaccinations are Required. Selected candidates must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received a booster shot. Baltic Street Wellness Solutions will require selected candidates to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 and having received a booster shot prior to extending a job offer. If a candidate has a qualifying medical condition or religious exemption that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, an exemption form should be requested from Human Resources.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- peer advocacy: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- any other languages (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- New York State Peer Specialist Certification (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person