Omni Health Services is looking for Certified Peer Specialists to serve the greater Kingston area.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Provides peer support services to promote and support adults with mental health challenges pursue their recovery goals as part of a multidisciplinary team. Assists individuals in accessing needed resources, address barriers related to their mental health condition, and develop skills that promote recovery. Assists with developing and providing oversight to a peer wrap-around program

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under general supervision of Human Services Specialist or Program Manager. Employee is required to participate in at least two hours of clinical supervision (or proportional amount for part-time staff) related to the development, implementation, and outcome of services each month. At least one hour of this supervision must take place during individual face-to-face meeting(s) with the clinical supervisor. The other hour may be group supervision. Clinical supervision will generally be provided by the clinical supervisor and/or Program Manager and will be focused on assisting the employee to increase skills, improving quality of services to individuals and supervising compliance with program policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of Volunteer Facilitators in the peer wrap-around program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:

 Leads recreational, social, and/or occupational activity programs.

 Serves as a link between clients and other needed services.

 Provides supportive services to clients and/or families on a selective basis.

 Serves as primary skill trainer in selected group activities.

 Supports human services associate and/or specialists in carrying out agency programs.

 Acts as primary care giver, e.g., skill training and taking people to medical appointments.

 Assists with promotion and development of new programs and resources in the community.

 Participates in regular supervision with Supervisor as scheduled.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Non-discrimination in Services: OMNI Health Services, Inc. hiring and advancement practices, in accordance with Federal and State Law, prohibit discrimination based upon Age, Race, Creed, Color, National Origin/Ancestry, Sexual Orientation, Sex, or Handicap.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $18.00 per hour

License:

• Certified Peer specialist (Required)

Hours per week:

• 10-19
• 20-29