Crisis Peer Outreach Worker

Job Title: Crisis Peer Outreach Worker

Department: Behavioral Health

Location: Clifton Springs Hospital: 2 Coulter Road Clifton Springs, NY 14432

Hours Per Week: 40 / week

Schedule: Full time

SUMMARY:

Position is responsible for providing support to individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 •    Offer hope through connection and engagement on what is possible 
•    Support individuals in connecting or reconnecting to their community and relationships 
•    Connect to and support individuals in various stages of navigation from CPEP to community, based on identified needs and  
        requests for support
•    Provide validation and support through person centered approaches and engagement 
•    Advocate when requested by the individual 
•    Assist in the development of comfort around self-advocacy  
•    Demonstrate personal self-help and wellness skills 
•    Share known resources and knowledge on system navigation 
•    Serve as a mentor when appropriate on wellness and recovery  
•    Assist in the exploration of personal goals that lead to life satisfaction  
•    Engage in shared decision making with individuals to support voice and choice in all treatment decisions 
•    Utilize evidence-based peer interventions such as Action Planning for Prevention and Recovery, Shared Decision Making, 
        Psychiatric Advanced Directives, Building Recovery Capital, and the Eight Dimensions of Wellness
 •    Conduct informational groups for CPEP staff about the benefits of working with Peer Bridgers 
•    Work collaboratively with the team to educate all involved on recovery, self-determination, shared decision making, dignity of risk,
        and peer values 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

QUALIFICATIONS: 
None

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
One of the following certifications through the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB) or New York Certification Board (NYCB) required at hire:

New York Peer Specialist Certification Board(NYPSCB).    
  •    New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS)
  •    New York Certified Peer Specialist, Provisional (NYCPS-P),
***If New York Certified Peer Specialist, Provisional (NYCPS-P), must obtain full certification within 6 months of hire date.

New York Certification Board (NYCB)
   •    New York Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
   • Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Family (CRPA-F)
   • Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Youth (CRPA-Y)
***If Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Provisional (CRPA-Provisional), must obtain full certification within 6 months of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of and ability to navigate community resources 
•    Ability to model, facilitate, and convey the message that healing is possible and probable 
•    Proficiency in oral and written communication, reading comprehension, and computer literacy, including foundational knowledge of 
        Microsoft Office applications such as Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
•    Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team 

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.