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sus.com

Senior Peer Specialist

sus.com, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Min: USD $50,000.00/Yr. Max: USD $55,000.00/Yr. Position Overview SCSC - Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center Brooklyn, New York

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop a partnership with guests experiencing crisis utilizing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, intentional peer support and provide support to peer specialists

Provide strength-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, social determinants-of-health assessments of children’s biological, educational, psychological, and social needs

Develop connection with guests experiencing an emotional crisis by utilizing trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented focus, and intentional peer support and provide support and recommendation to the peer specialist as needed

Promote a safe and secure environment for staff members and guests by ensuring safety protocols, boundaries, and ethics are followed

Support peers with identifying and processing linkages to internal S:US programs and community resources to aid in peer support

Provide emergency and relief coverage as necessary; maintain the physical appearance of the program and report necessary findings to management

Ensure full occupancy of the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center to meet Length of Stay (LOS) requirements by following up, reviewing admission packets timely, and conducting outreaches to S:US programs and other external networks

Support peers with registration and departures and ensure accurate documentation was completed

Conduct weekly reviews of all program documentation and provide reports on outreaches, groups, fire drills, community meetings, progress notes, and the program’s guest tracking system to maintain accuracy

Ability to work evenings and weekends

Complete mandatory S:US and program trainings as scheduled

Schedule and host mandatory supervisions with supervisee caseload

Host monthly community meetings to receive guest feedback

Complete tasks assigned by any program manager as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Minimum 2 years of work experience in a behavioral health or related setting

Have lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery with a willingness to share personal experience appropriately and respectfully

Experience working with people diagnosed with mental illness and people struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorder

Experience working within a respite/residential or crisis 24‑hr program

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving, and de‑escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery

Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel

Completion of peer specialist coursework with active peer certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILL

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, or Social Work

Bilingual – Spanish preferred

Experience working with families, youth, and children

Company Overview S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our

Benefits Page

and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential, and continuous quality improvement.

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.

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