Job Description
Job Description
Peer Specialist Crisis Respite
Reports to : Senior Program Manager
Location : Syracuse, NY 13206
The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger!
About Us
With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community.
Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement.
Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive employee to work as personal support staff to provide direct services to participants in crisis with maintaining control over their lives and their own recovery process.
Peer Specialists model the reality that recovery is possible and assist participants in developing the skills necessary to improve the quality of their life.
Responsibilities include :
- Engaging and empathizing with individuals with psychiatric labels experiencing crisis based on common experience
- Facilitating the development of crisis self-help skills, support systems, coping strategies, increased hope and self-esteem through individual and group interactions
- Assisting individuals in identifying and exercising their rights and support people to advocate for their need
- Gain and share knowledge of the goals and objectives of the mental health consumer / survivor / ex -patient movement
Education & Experience
High school diploma / GED required. Must have personal experience with mental health services. NYS Peer Certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Academy of Peer Services Certification must be completed within first 6 months from hire date.
Conditions of Employment
Must have a valid NYS driver’s license in accordance with the Agency Vehicle and Driving policy and transportation necessary to meet program needs.
Did you know that AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance? Additionally we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.
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