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Job Offer: Peer Bridger:Description de l'offre:
Peer BridgerJOB DESCRIPTIONWould you like to be a part of of an integrated support network for individuals that need help to "bridge" them back into the community? If so, the Peer Bridger is the position for you!As the Peer Bridger you will be responsible for working with people with mental health disabilities all over a number of counties as well as individuals that are identified by teams at hospitals and treatment facilities to help bridge recipients back into the community. Independent Living, Inc., is a progressive and dynamic cross-discapability services organization and a leader in the provision of peer services in the Hudson Valley region. As a Peer Bridger , you must have personal lived practice as a former or current user of mental health services and be comfortable with self-disclosure as needed. Bachelor's Degree in Human Services plus two years of advocacy practice preferred, equivalent years of practice, acceptable. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. » Work with people with mental health disabilities all over Orange, Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess and Sullivan Counties as well as those individuals identified by the discharge teams at hospitals and other treatment facilities (as needed) in order to help bridge recipients back into the community. » Assist in discharge planning whenever possible, and maintain effective working relationships with participating 9.39 hospitals, drug treatment centers and other community providers. » Provide mental health peer counseling as needed. » Engage in individual advocacy by assisting consumers with mental health disabilities in protecting and promoting their rights, resolving complaints, accessing services and navigating community supports of their choice. » Engage in systems advocacy by representing the concerns of consumers with mental health disabilities through the identification of patterns of problems and complaints and working with program or system administrators to resolve or eliminate these systemic problems. » Other tasks as assigned or as required by the needs of the position. Qualifications» Bachelor's Degree in Human Services plus two years of advocacy practice preferred. Equivalent years of practice, acceptable.» Must have completed approved advocacy training program or complete this training program within the first six months of employment. » Must be a peer and have personal lived practice as a former or current user of mental health services and be comfortable with self-disclosure as needed. » Must have a working expertise of the mental health system and recovery process (including but not limited to 12 step programs, Self Help and other alternative methods) since this is a peer position. » Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. Por favor, ayudanos a crear un sociedad libre sin barreras! Help us create a barrier-free society! practiceProfil / Compétences:
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