Description
SUMMARY
Recovery Specialist provides educational, clinical and supportive peer services to Behavioral Health service recipients. The Recovery Specialist serves as a role model/educator/advocate for the department and assists members in obtaining recovery goals. The position requires good working knowledge of Peer Support/Self Help resources as well as Behavioral Health recovery process.
STATUS: Full-Time
LOCATION: St. Mary's Campus - 75 Genesee St.
DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health
SCHEDULE: Mon - Fri, 8a - 430p
Position Summary:
Recovery Specialist provides educational, clinical and supportive peer services to Behavioral Health service recipients. The Recovery Specialist serves as a role model/educator/advocate for the department and assists members in obtaining recovery goals. The position requires good working knowledge of Peer Support/Self Help resources as well as Behavioral Health recovery process.
Key Responsibilities:
Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Serves as a bridge between the service recipients and the treatment team.
Carry out duties as a member of the team, under the direction of the Program Manager and/or Coordinator.
Facilitates individual and group peer support services
Completes required documentation as per program guidelines.
Implement skill building opportunities for peers.
Provide practical help and mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living.
Promote client self advocacy skills
Participates in and incorporates professional supervision and ongoing education.
For ACT Program: Provides education about self-help techniques.Teaches effective coping strategies, symptom management.Assists in the development of community support systems and networks. Participates as member of the clinical teams on-call rotation.
Minimum Qualifications:
The individual needs to either be a current recipient of mental health services or have been receiving mental health services within the 2 years or have personal experience with Mental Illness.
One year Peer/Recovery Specialist – training or relevant experience of support & training preferred
Working knowledge of Peer Support/Self Help resources as well as Behavioral Health recovery process.
For Health Home Care Management and ACT: Must have valid NYS drivers license
Peer Specialist Certification Preferred
Required Licensure / Certification Skills:
ACT Program:
Valid New York State Driver's License.
Approved driving record - no major or capital violations within last 5 years.
Completion of mandatory driver education (upon employment).
Participation in NYS Department of Motor Vehicles License Event Notification Service (LENS) (upon employment).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.
PAY RANGE: $18.00 - $22.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
