PD Peer Respite Worker, ICR

• Key Performance Indicators
• Assigned guests will have at least one progress note per day demonstrating appropriate, service goal-driven peer support.
• All progress notes are written and entered into AWARDS within 48 hours of the meeting.
• Service Plans for assigned guests completed within 24 hours of admission.

• Job Qualifications
• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access
• Have lived experience with the mental health system and willingness to share personal experience appropriately and respectfully.
• Ability to be mindfully present and have respect for, and a high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including empathic listening, responding.
• Commitment to recovery orientated practice and the ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery.
• Resourceful and knowledgeable of community resources and services.
• Graduate of core peer specialist training program and willingness to participate in/successful completion of all required training, with ability to integrate skills, knowledge and approach into work with guests
• Acquisition of NYS Peer Certification, at least at Provisional level within 90days of hire (preferably attained) with a commitment to achieve permanent certification within one year of hire.
• Desirable to have work experience in a behavioral health or related setting, preferably using the recovery model.
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred. Ability to speak other relevant languages is a strong asset.
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the Office of Mental Health (OMH).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple and competing tasks.
• Be creative and flexible, show initiative, and be responsible for follow through
• Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.
• Ability to walk up several flights of stairs.
• Ability to work in the field (using public transportation).
• Computer proficiency in Windows operating systems and programs, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as comfort with learning new electronic systems.
• Available to work evening, night, weekends and cover holidays as assigned

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs [http://www.communityaccess.org/jobs].

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as

having a personal experience using mental health services. www.communityaccess.org [http://www.communityaccess.org/]

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