ARISE​/Peer Outreach Specialist

Arise / EFR is looking for a Per Diem Peer Specialist

Job Summary:

The Peer Outreach Specialist will provide support to individuals transitioning from skilled nursing facilities and/or intermediate care facilities (ICFs) to independent living in the community.

• Experience as a Peer or comparable peer employment
• Must have been a recipient of long-term care services and/or receiving services at home or in the community and must be comfortable in referring to that experience when delivering trainings
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse groups
• Ability to collaborate with other trainers and identified stakeholders
• Must have access to reliable transportation

• Provide one‑on‑one, face‑to‑face peer support for assigned residents in the skilled nursing facilities and/or the intermediate care facilities (ICFs)
• Provide assistance with the residents' discharge planning process for transition back to the community.
• Collaborate with Peer Supervisor to identify and address any barriers, concerns, or additional counsel required.
• Accurately document all peer visits, in a timely manner, in the NYAIL Database; and
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and other agency‑related activities.

• Complete the mandatory eight‑hour training session within two months of employment
• The time commitment for each session includes preparation, travel, one or two hours of meeting, and post reporting.
• Must be willing to participate in occasional Peer training opportunities and meetings.

Work location:

Work from Home - Syracuse Office- when needed for meetings - Onondaga County

Hours and days:
Monday-Friday 8:00am
-4:00pm

Compensation: $17.00 -$18.00 per hour

Non
-Exempt

Per Diem and would be utilized as peer services are received

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