Exceptional Family Resources
ARISE/Exceptional Family Resources Peer Outreach Quality Specialist
Exceptional Family Resources, Syracuse, New York, United States
Arise/EFR is looking for a Peer Specialist
The Peer Outreach Specialist will provide support to individuals transitioning from skilled nursing facilities and/or intermediate care facilities (ICFs) to independent living in the community.
Job summary: Demonstrate ability to engage with diverse groups, ability to collaborate with other trainers and identified stakeholders, Collaborate with Peer Supervisor to identify and address any barriers, concerns, or additional counsel required.
Qualifications:
Experience as a Peer or comparable peer employment
Must have been a recipient of long-term care services and /or receiving services at home or in the community and must be comfortable in referring to that experience when delivering trainings
Must have access to reliable transportation
Essential Functions:
Provide one-on-one, face-to-face peer support for assigned residents in the skilled nursing facilities and/or the intermediate care facilities (ICFs)
Provide assistance with the residents' discharge planning process for transition back to the community.
May attend discharge and transition planning meetings on behalf of the resident.
Accurately document all peer visits, in a timely manner, in the NYAIL Database; and
Attend required trainings, meetings, and other agency-related activities.
Perform other program-related duties assigned. Commitment Requirement:
Complete the mandatory eight-hour training session within two months of employment
The time commitment for each session includes preparation, travel, one or two hours of meeting, and post reporting.
Must be willing to participate in occasional Peer training opportunities and meetings.
Status and Compensation: This is a per diem position. Peers will be utilized as requests for peer services are received.
Work location: Onondaga County - Syracuse, NY
Hours and days: Monday-Friday - (Tentative work from home schedule once trained)
Per Diem position
Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Non -Exempt position
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The Peer Outreach Specialist will provide support to individuals transitioning from skilled nursing facilities and/or intermediate care facilities (ICFs) to independent living in the community.
Job summary: Demonstrate ability to engage with diverse groups, ability to collaborate with other trainers and identified stakeholders, Collaborate with Peer Supervisor to identify and address any barriers, concerns, or additional counsel required.
Qualifications:
Experience as a Peer or comparable peer employment
Must have been a recipient of long-term care services and /or receiving services at home or in the community and must be comfortable in referring to that experience when delivering trainings
Must have access to reliable transportation
Essential Functions:
Provide one-on-one, face-to-face peer support for assigned residents in the skilled nursing facilities and/or the intermediate care facilities (ICFs)
Provide assistance with the residents' discharge planning process for transition back to the community.
May attend discharge and transition planning meetings on behalf of the resident.
Accurately document all peer visits, in a timely manner, in the NYAIL Database; and
Attend required trainings, meetings, and other agency-related activities.
Perform other program-related duties assigned. Commitment Requirement:
Complete the mandatory eight-hour training session within two months of employment
The time commitment for each session includes preparation, travel, one or two hours of meeting, and post reporting.
Must be willing to participate in occasional Peer training opportunities and meetings.
Status and Compensation: This is a per diem position. Peers will be utilized as requests for peer services are received.
Work location: Onondaga County - Syracuse, NY
Hours and days: Monday-Friday - (Tentative work from home schedule once trained)
Per Diem position
Compensation: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Non -Exempt position
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