Upstate Caring Partners
Location
City of Utica, New York
Salary
$40,000 - $45,000 / YEAR
The Peer Support Specialist provides advocacy and support to clients in crisis related to substance use and mental health disorders. Responsibilities include leading support groups, mentoring clients in recovery, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Candidates must be 18+ with a high school diploma and identify as being in recovery from a substance use or mental health condition. A valid NYS Driver's License and a recognized Peer Specialist certification (or provisional status) are required.
Pay $40,000 - $45,000 annually / $2,000 sign-on bonus - Day and Evening/Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities available!
The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) works as part of the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center (SCSC) program to support clients in their crisis state, related to Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Mental Health (MH) or co-Occurring SUD and MH diagnosis. The PSS is a key part of the multi-disciplinary crisis response team and works directly with clients to provide advocacy and support. The PSS works to engage individuals at all points of service, to include admission, treatment, discharge planning.
The PSS must identify as being actively in recovery from a SUD or MH condition or and self-disclose one’s recovery journey. The PSS must currently have a certification or attain provisional certification within 90-days of employment, as a Peer Specialist or Advocate recognized by the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and/or Office of Addiction Supports and Services (OASAS).
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org
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