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AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitlePeer Specialist, Part-Time, Rochester Psychiatric Center, OnTrackNY Program, P26872

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (half day)<br />Wednesday-Friday: 2 full days and 1 half day<br />On Track hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Monroe

Street Address Rochester Psychiatric Center -OnTrackNY Program

25 Circle Street, Suite 102

City Rochester

StateNY

Zip Code14607

Duties Description The Peer Specialist will work as part of the OnTrackNY team with program participants, family and community members, and all other team members. Walking alongside participants on their recovery journeys, the Peer Specialist uses a non-clinical approach to support, empower, and advocate for young people as they contend with the difficulties and uncertainties of their emerging experiences.

In addition to attending team meetings, Peer Specialists work directly with other team members to provide support and assistance to program participants. Under the supervision of the OnTrackNY Team Leader, they provide direct peer support services to program participants in any setting that would be helpful – at the OnTrackNY program site, in the community, or in the hospital.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have demonstrated interpersonal communications skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to and effectively work with recipients of mental health services AND two years of active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs, or recipient run organizations or similar experiences or programs.

Must have a valid NYS Driver's License.
Lived-in experience for this position requires the candidate to be a parent/family member/guardian of a recipient of mental health services who actively have participated in their children’s/family members’ treatment/recovery. Family Peer Support Specialist/Family Advocate.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

The OnTrackNY Program is a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) treatment program at Rochester Psychiatric Center serving adolescents and young adults who are impacted by unexpected changes in their thinking and perceptions. Our mission is to empower young people to make meaning of their experiences and to pursue their goals for school, work and personal relationships. Equity, inclusion, rapid access and self-determination are at the core of everything we do.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 585-241-1981

Email Address rpc-human.resources@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Rochester Psychiatric Center

1111 Elmwood Avenue

City Rochester

State NY

Zip Code 14620

Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.