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Job Opportunity: PT Residential Peer - Kingston:Job description:
PT Residential Peer - KingstonJOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Summary: Peer Support services are peer-delivered services with emphasis on rehabilitation and recovery. Services are intended to support expertise for coping with and managing behavioral health symptoms while utilizing natural resources. Peer services are provided to assist one in developing recovery-oriented principles.Essential Responsibilities: » Assist Manager to plan, develop and implement Gateway's Peer Services. » Participate in the Peer trainings and other significant trainings. » Participate in treatment team meetings, upon individual and practitioner request, for the purpose of facilitating Peer services. » Provide Peer services, as needed. » Provide linkage and referral facilitation for services, resources, and tools on behalf of Peer service recipients to support them in achieving their goals. » Prepare and maintain records of individual progress and services performed, reporting changes in the electronic health record. » Abide by HIPAA laws, regulations, and related agency's policies and procedures. » Maintain communication and relationships with individuals, outside agencies, and other service providers. » Ensure the achievement of program objectives and contract expectations. » Represent the agency's peer services on community committees. » Keep abreast of trends, changes, and new developments in the field through professional affiliations, community involvement, conferences, and trainings. » Complete quality documentation. » Follow compliance policies and procedures for Peer Services, ensuring that case records are up to date and in compliance. » Participate in training programs for professional growth as scheduled and approved. » Maintain a work environment in a clean, organized and safe manner. » Responsible for knowledge and adhering to Gateway's Corporate Compliance Policy and Standards of Conduct. Will keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Gateway Community Industries regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Insure that staff is knowledgeable of all applicable regulations, laws and policies. Ensure all accidents are promptly reported to Human Resources. QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation and practice: » High School Diploma Preferred not required: NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) Prior practice working or volunteering as a certified peer specialist or advocate practice working with person with co-occurring disorders/illness Familiarity with Home and Community located Services Knowledge of mental and substance use disorders and resources available in the community WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to prosperously perform the essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be reviewed per ADA standards. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. this job offer may require the employee to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, or climb. The position requires frequent lifting up to 20 pounds. REGULATORY CLEARANCES REQUIRED: » Must have a valid NYS Driver's License and maintain a driving record which meets the insurable criteria of the Agency's automobile insurance carrier » Driver's License Abstract » Must have a favorable result from all state, federal, and agency mandated background checks We are an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V Skills:
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