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

Job Summary:

This role requires the ability to work independently and serve as a resource within the Ontario County community by recruiting participants for the Peer Training Academy, delivering a multi-week training curriculum on relevant topics, conducting outreach to potential employers, and providing individual support and follow-up to participants to help them secure employment.

Primary Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned)

• Recruit participants for the Peer Training Academy through community outreach and engagement within Ontario County
• Register new participants for the academy.
• Deliver a multi-week training curriculum on relevant topics.
• Assist participants with identifying and accessing educational resources.
• Provide support and follow-up to academy participants throughout the training process and after completion.
• Conduct outreach to potential employers to identify job opportunities
• Maintain appropriate records and complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Comply with HIPPA regulations.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required, Associate's degree preferred
• Minimum two years’ experience providing education support preferably in a mental health setting.
• Experience and knowledge of the public mental health system.
• MUST have valid NYS Certified Peer Specialist (NYSPS) certification
• Use one’s personal lived experience in role modeling recovery and providing hope for others.
• Reliable transportation and valid NYS driver’s license required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and connection with community resources.
• Group facilitation
• Ability to maintain organized electronic health records for program statistics.
• Knowledge and understanding of virtual meeting software.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and organize a variety of work assignments in a busy environment.
• Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity, respect, and competency with diverse backgrounds, social identities and practices of community members.