Personal experience in the mental health system. Mastery of basic ADL skills. Ability and desire to assist others in mastery of independent living skills. Understanding of peer support self-help philosophy, Clean valid NY State Drivers License. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health. JOB FUNCTION: To provide positive role model of community functioning, informal counseling and peer supports to others with psychiatric abilities currently living in scattered site supported housing program or those in preparation for more independent housing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Meet with an assigned caseload of clients at least twice a month or more often if needed.
Completion of documentation for any contacts made in the EHR within 48 hours of occurrence. Provide on-going supportive counseling, appropriate behavioral interventions and restorative services to clients as needed. Provide linkage to appointment and other services in the community as needed. Coordinate with outside providers on at least a quarterly basis. Provide support and assistance to clients in menu planning, cooking, and housekeeping as needed. Actively participate in weekly staff meetings and monthly high risk meetings. Complete all required trainings monthly as per the agency-wide training schedule.
Participate in supervision a minimum of twice per month with Support Supervisor (RTS only) or Program Coordinator (MRS only).
Management of crisis situations under the direction of the Program Supervisor and document incidents as per agency policies/procedures. Comply with agency Compliance Plan and False Claims Policy by preventing, detecting and reporting any potential healthcare abuse and fraud. Report any potential non-compliance and comply with all other federal, state and local regulations applicable to this job description. Utilize all agency-based IT applications in a proficient manner including becoming proficient in the use of the IPad, collaborative documentation, review of emails at least twice per shift (at start and prior to close of the shift), as well as utilizing Outlook Calendar on a daily basis. Provide coverage and assistance for the RTS team as needed. Perform all other job duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to relate to others in a positive and supportive manner. Understanding of psychiatric disabilities. Ability to utilize a team approach to problem solving. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work within peer-support self-help model. Remain current on changing developments in individual field of expertise Willingness to accept supervision and utilize learning opportunities. Good computer literacy skills