Peer Support Specialist at undefined

A Spanish version of this position is available upon request
La version de esta posicion esta disponible en Español si es requerida

BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!

Your role at BHSN:

As a Peer Support Specialist at BHSN, you will promote skills for coping with and managing behavioral health symptoms while facilitating the utilization of natural resources and the enhancement of recovery-oriented principles (e.g. hope and self-efficacy, and community living skills). Peer support uses trauma-informed, non-clinical assistance to achieve long-term recovery from a behavioral health disorder.   

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM - One closing shift a week 11am-7pm

What’s in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• With BHSN University, we provide our team members with continuous learning, mentorship, and internal education opportunities to encourage our team to continue discovering and innovating
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What your day might look like:

• Provides support and care to those engaged in services or treatment  
• Identifies healthy community opportunities for individuals to socialize and interact; promote these opportunities as directed by the care coordinator or other care provider 
• Connects and supports individuals during treatment 
• Assists in the delivery of evidenced based interventions 
• Assists in the development of and adherence to community safety plans 
• Participates in team meetings and trainings as required; 
• Understands Crisis Team policy and procedure manual, Agency and regulatory policies and procedures. 

Your skills and qualifications:

• High-school graduate or GED.   
• Ability to obtain OMH Peer Certification or Recovery Peer Advocate Certification within 90 days of employment 
• Complete OMH Partnering for Safety & CPR training within 90 days of employment 
• Personal experience with Mental Health recovery-oriented treatment.  
• Extensive knowledge with PC applications and electronic medical records strongly preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required for local and regional travel.

BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.