Peer Support Specialist - MCOMH Crisis Transportation Support

Overview
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate part-time Peer Support Specialists to work Monday - Friday 5pm to 9 pm for the MHA-MCOMH Crisis Transportation team. The Peer Support Specialist accompanies individuals during transport to alternative community crisis programs/services, providing empathic support to navigate the crisis process.

Duties

• Provide peer-to-peer crisis support during transport to a community alternative crisis service.
• Share personal recovery experiences to promote engagement, hope and self-determination.
• Help individuals understand and navigate crisis services, treatment options and community resources. Make referrals as needed.
• Empower individuals to be self-advocates in their own lives.
• Assist in developing short-term wellness and safety plans along with PIC and FIT team members.
• Advocate for individual’s rights and preferences within the crisis response process.
• Support follow up care coordination, including warm hand-offs to services and supports.
• Provide follow up calls and/or visits to individuals who were in crisis.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

• High school diploma/GED equivalence.
• Lived experience with mental health, substance use and/or trauma related history and have demonstrated recovery.
• Certification as a NYS Peer Support Specialist.
• Must have 1-2 years of experience working as a Peer Support Specialist.
• Experience working in mental health, substance use or crisis setting preferred
• Must be able to pass background check.