Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 02/05/24
Applications Due: 12/09/24
Vacancy ID: 150095
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleCertified Peer Specialist 2, Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P24399
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $54860 to $66634 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6 AM
To 6 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Erie
Street Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center
400 Forest Avenue
City Buffalo
StateNY
Zip Code14213
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: current certification as an NYCPS by the NYPSCB and two years of post-certification experience as an NYCPS.
Duties Description As a Certified Peer Specialist 2 you Serves as a role model and provides advocacy and support services to individuals. • Assists individuals in identifying, developing, and practicing personalized coping and crisis management skills to deal with their psychiatric symptoms. • Interacts with individuals as a peer and shares common experiences; and assists individuals in identifying areas in which they need support. • Organizes and facilitates self-help groups and activities; teaches self-help techniques and group process skills; and facilitates the establishment of peer, natural, and social support networks. • Helps individuals carry out tasks defined in their treatment plans, and actively participate in their treatment planning process. • Instructs and assists individuals in identifying or clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals, and in developing daily living, educational, social, vocational, and other skills for empowerment and successful community living. • Assists individuals in understanding and obtaining access to available community resources and benefits; provides information; and links individuals to essential supports, such as legal, housing, education, medical, and financial services. • Advocates for the needs of individuals; and provides education and training on their perspectives to other mental health and human service providers.
May mentor and train non-certified Peer Specialists. Certified Peer Specialist 2 In addition to performing any of the above duties, performs the full range of supervisory duties for lower-level Peer Specialists; plans, develops, implements, and evaluates peer programs and services; and serves as the discipline head for Peer Services.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 716-816-2554
Email Address bpc-careers@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center
400 Forest Avenue
City Buffalo
State NY
Zip Code 14213
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://www.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.
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