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Peer Advocate – FlexStaff
Job details
- Provides peer support to behavioral health consumers, including orientation to programs, service providers, and community resources.
- Encourages members, family members and caregivers to use program resources to maximize wellness and independence. Conducts outreach to members missing appointments to reinforce engagement.
- Assist members in carrying out tasks as defined in their treatment plans.
- Attends and participates in various appointments/meetings to support and advocate for member, as required.
- Understands and addresses related cultural attitudes and practices.
- Reports on member’s progress relative to experience in community settings to clinical team members. Refers appropriate questions and issues to clinical and non-clinical team members.
- May travel to member homes to provide peer-level support, as required.
- Performs related duties as required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Minimum of one (1) year active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs, or participant run organizations or similar experiences, required.
- State certification as a Peer Specialist, required or must obtain within 18 months of hire date.
- Successful completion of Site training program within normal probationary period, required.
- Demonstrated support skills and enthusiasm for assisting medically underserved populations, preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively. Bilingual, preferred.
- Reliable access to transportation and telephone, required.
The salary range for this position is $20.00-$20.00/hour.
Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
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1988
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1986
Registered Nurse, Medical / Surgical, Long Island Jewish Medical Center
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