Peer Support Specialist - CORE at Mental Health Association of Rochester/Monroe County – Rochester, New York

Job Summary:
CORE Peer Support Specialists support individuals in their home and/or community:

• Providing information about mental health services and other community resources
• Provide support, advocacy and coaching to build life skills
• Assisting clients with developing and implementing a WRAP plan
• Assisting clients with learning to live more independently, including using community resources and self-advocacy
• Addressing mental health concerns and behaviors and teaching coping skills
• Documenting and maintaining appropriate records, completing paperwork in a timely manner
• Complying with HIPPA regulations

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED/HSED required.
• MUST have obtained either NYS Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) Provisional or Permanent certification or NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification and maintain or certification throughout employment.
• Reliable transportation and valid NYS driver’s license required. Must be able to with clients in the community.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.