Description:
Job Summary:
This role requires the ability to work independently and serve as a resource within the Livingston 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 Livingston 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.
Requirements:
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.
