Certified Peer Specialist

Certified Peer Specialist – CN Guidance & Counseling Services, Inc

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Mental Health Care

The Certified Peer Specialist functions as a member of the Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center to assist with the outreach, support, and coordination of care for eligible Nassau County residents. The Peer Specialist serves as a role model and/or health coach for clients.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Peer certification (NYCPS, CRPA, or FPA) required.

Relevant life experience required: personal experience living with a disability and/or social/emotional challenge, and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery model within Health Home model.

• Provide health coaching and recovery support, especially on issues of self-advocacy, wellness self-management, medication adherence, smoking cessation, entitlements, and daily living activities.
• Maintain documents, records, statistics, and other related reports in an organized, timely and accurate manner as per policy and procedure.
• Coordinate care planning with other providers of services/resources to ensure goal-directed, collaborative care, including care transitions.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision‑making and to keep clients informed of progress.
• Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
• Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
• Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
• Health and Safety Awareness:
  Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and Promotional opportunities
• Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more

5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more

If interested, please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR Director, Carol Otero at 516‑396‑0553.

CN Guidance & Counseling Services inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person‑centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services.

• Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place , 7 years in a row.
• Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.
• Engage your passion and CHOOSE a career & employer where you can use your vital energy to make a difference.

It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.