We are looking for peers with lived experience handling mental illness diagnoses to bring their unique outlook to our peer-run agency!

Please attach a cover letter with your resume! Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed.

The mission of Baltic Street AEH, Inc. is to help improve the quality of life for people vulnerable to mental illness by providing a broad continuum of trauma-informed care with a focus on wellness and resiliency. We believe that all the people we serve can lead meaningful lives and successfully manage their mental health. Every individual we serve receives support to help them address their whole health needs, develop coping strategies and connect with critical resources such as housing, education and employment.

Forensic peer specialists are Certified Peer Specialists who utilize their own history of criminal justice system involvement and mental health recovery to deliver services related to behavioral health and criminal justice system involvement. In addition to supporting recovery, forensic peer specialists can help their clients to reduce recidivism and help with reentry into the community.

The ideal candidate will have experience with the criminal justice system, experience or training in Peer Advocacy, knowledge of Self‐Help techniques, and the ability to be patient and supportive with participants. Knowledge of the Community Mental Health System is a plus. Basic office and computer skills are required, and the applicant must have the ability to complete the necessary documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with care managers and supervisors in order to engage justice‐involved individuals with community‐based medical, behavioral health, and social care and the development of a social support system.
• Participating in the client enrollment process
• Identifying and/or establishing linkages for justice‐involved individuals to resources/benefits and entitlements/housing
• Model and promote the principles of recovery/self‐help.
• Develop supportive peer relationships that foster personal empowerment, positive change, choice, wellness, and recovery.
• Advocate for participants’ civil rights and liberties.
• Teach community adjustment, assist with developing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), and provide other education and resources that support wellness, self‐management, self‐determination, and self‐advocacy.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to this position and an understanding of HIPAA.
• Provide mental health services within the 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
• Provide community/service linkages, and referrals to wellness services.
• Promote empowerment, self‐advocacy, and self‐esteem through a sharing of your real‐world experiences
• Advocate for other needed services and assist participants to negotiate other service systems.
• Provide information about entitlements and accompanying participants to government offices when needed.
• Work collaboratively with other organizations and promote a positive interagency relationship.
• Document all services delivered to participants according to agency policies and contract guidelines.
• Gain a command of the AWARDS (Foothold) database program within a reasonable length of time.
• Maintain administrative, program, and participant records in a complete and organized manner consistent with all applicable policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Submit accurate and timely reports as requested by agency management.
• Participate in ongoing trainings designed to enhance growth and skill development.
• Perform office, program, and agency duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma, GED required; College preferred
• Must pass a Federal and New York State background check
• Certified with the Academy of Peer Services or completion of certification within 6 months of employment (www.academyofpeerservices.org)
• Must be vaccinated and boosted for COVID 19
• Complete the following Trainings on an annual basis (www.practiceinnovations.org) Minimum of three modules from the Center for Practice Innovation’s (CPI) Focus on Integrated Treatment (FIT) web‐based training.
• 1. One Wellness Self‐Management module from CPI
• 2. One crisis intervention planning training such as WRAP
• 3. One tobacco Cessation Training offered by the NYC TCTTAC
• Mandatory Annual trainings (Sexual Harassment, Cultural Competency, Mandated Reporter and Fire Safety)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must be able to travel by mass transit possibly up to six rides a day (Bus, subway, Access‐A‐Ride, or any means of transportation).
• Able to climb and descend up to six flights of stairs or ensure wheelchair accessibility.
• Able to walk distances of up to 8 blocks from office to mass transit, or participant residence. (COVID changes may apply)
• The position requires both working on‐site and off‐site within the five boroughs.

We Are a State Mandated Organization, Covid-19 Vaccinations are Required. Selected candidates must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received a booster shot. Baltic Street AEH will require selected candidates to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 and having received a booster shot prior to extending a job offer. If a candidate has a qualifying medical condition that contraindicates a Covid-19 vaccination, a medical exemption form should be requested from Human Resources

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Peer Support: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Academy of Peer Services Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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