Senior Certified Peer Specialist & Program Leader

Duties Description

A Certified Peer Specialist 2 mentors and trains non-certified Peer Specialists; performs the full range of supervisory duties for lower-level Peer Specialists; plans, develops, implements, and evaluates peer programs and services; and serves as the discipline head for Peer Services.

As a Certified Peer Specialist 2 you will serve as a role model and provide advocacy and support services to individuals.

• Assist individuals in identifying, developing, and practicing personalized coping and crisis management skills to deal with their psychiatric symptoms.
• Interact with individuals as a peer and shares common experiences; and assists individuals in identifying areas in which they need support.
• Organize and facilitate self-help groups and activities; teach self-help techniques and group process skills; and facilitate the establishment of peer, natural, and social support networks.
• Help individuals carry out tasks defined in their treatment plans, and actively participate in their treatment planning process.
• Instruct and assist individuals in identifying or clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals, and in developing daily living, educational, social, vocational, and other skills for empowerment and successful community living.
• Assist individuals in understanding and obtaining access to available community resources and benefits; provides information; and links individuals to essential supports, such as legal, housing, education, medical, and financial services.
• Advocate for the needs of individuals; and provide education and training on their perspectives to other mental health and human service providers.

Candidates must have current certification as an NYCPS by the NYPSCB and two years of post-certification experience as an NYCPS.

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

This position is eligible for a Down State adjustment of $4,000.