ACMH, INC.
Peer Specialist, Safe Options Support (SOS)
Persistent and assertive outreach and engagement using strength-based approaches beginning either at known “hang-outs” or “Hot spots” within the transit system or during an inpatient hospital admission or emergency department visit; continuously assess the health and social needs of participants through SOS’s conversational and observational assessments and formalized risk assessment tools for those identified as being at high risk; work in collaborations with the centralized SOR Hub to identify available housing and to support participants through the process, including completing HRA 2010e, applying for housing, prepping for interviews, follow up with housing providers, and assistance with moving in (day of move) with obtaining housing supplies and learning the neighborhood; participate in hospital discharge planning meetings to identify the best community resources for returning patients; collect and report data, as required and work with team leader, data analyst and other SOS teams to use data to inform future care delivery; once housed work with participants and their housing providers to resolve clinical issues that are impacting on the participant’s ability manage, and retain supportive housing; foster relationship with community provides to ensure that recipients are connected with appropriate services as they transition back into the community; appointment navigation including accompaniment to appointments, travel training, reengagement in community care, and addressing barriers to care; review documentation and conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine the medical, psychiatric, housing and other social needs in the community; obtain historical and collateral information from multiple sources to support participants behavioral and physical health needs; monitor, evaluate and record participants progress with respect to care plan goals; attend and participate in team meetings and supervisory sessions; perform other related duties as assigned. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience working with homeless and/or precariously housed populations preferred but not required. Knowledge of homeless resources, NYC shelter systems, and MTA transit systems a plus. Knowledge of counseling principles and methods for mental illness and substance use disorders. Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to recipient/residents, families, and staff. Ability to develop, evaluate, implement, and modify treatment intervention to meet the needs of individual recipients. Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports. Computer proficiency and good documentation skills. Requirements
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent or higher. New York State Certified Peer Specialist preferred or required. Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy; experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless. Past or current participant of behavioral health, substance services or homeless services preferred. Salary
$54,952 plus generous benefits. ACMH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status or citizenship status.
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Persistent and assertive outreach and engagement using strength-based approaches beginning either at known “hang-outs” or “Hot spots” within the transit system or during an inpatient hospital admission or emergency department visit; continuously assess the health and social needs of participants through SOS’s conversational and observational assessments and formalized risk assessment tools for those identified as being at high risk; work in collaborations with the centralized SOR Hub to identify available housing and to support participants through the process, including completing HRA 2010e, applying for housing, prepping for interviews, follow up with housing providers, and assistance with moving in (day of move) with obtaining housing supplies and learning the neighborhood; participate in hospital discharge planning meetings to identify the best community resources for returning patients; collect and report data, as required and work with team leader, data analyst and other SOS teams to use data to inform future care delivery; once housed work with participants and their housing providers to resolve clinical issues that are impacting on the participant’s ability manage, and retain supportive housing; foster relationship with community provides to ensure that recipients are connected with appropriate services as they transition back into the community; appointment navigation including accompaniment to appointments, travel training, reengagement in community care, and addressing barriers to care; review documentation and conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine the medical, psychiatric, housing and other social needs in the community; obtain historical and collateral information from multiple sources to support participants behavioral and physical health needs; monitor, evaluate and record participants progress with respect to care plan goals; attend and participate in team meetings and supervisory sessions; perform other related duties as assigned. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience working with homeless and/or precariously housed populations preferred but not required. Knowledge of homeless resources, NYC shelter systems, and MTA transit systems a plus. Knowledge of counseling principles and methods for mental illness and substance use disorders. Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to recipient/residents, families, and staff. Ability to develop, evaluate, implement, and modify treatment intervention to meet the needs of individual recipients. Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports. Computer proficiency and good documentation skills. Requirements
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent or higher. New York State Certified Peer Specialist preferred or required. Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy; experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless. Past or current participant of behavioral health, substance services or homeless services preferred. Salary
$54,952 plus generous benefits. ACMH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status or citizenship status.
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