Advocate - Mental Health Peer Outreach (Temporary)

Fulltime Temporary (Approximately 20 Weeks)

37.5 hours per week with flexibility required for position

Grade 13

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides direct services to people of all ages according to OCO Universal Service Delivery methods in diverse locations including OCO offices other agency offices program sites public places and the homes of consumers. Independently provides early intervention prevention and care management services to an assigned population and oversees project functions as assigned. Carries out duties in accordance with Agency and Program policies and procedures. Responsible for organizing and arranging outreach activities to the community and targeted populations. Works as part of a team to provide a variety of outreach services throughout the county including street outreach and dropin center activities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assures the provision of continuous comprehensive nonjudgmental consumer centered services that are strength based develop assets and mobile throughout the community.
• Provides prevention initial contact and intake and crisis intervention services.
• Is responsible for the case files of up to 50 individuals that are homeless/unhoused with substance use disorder experiencing mental illness to provide comprehensive services to stabilize the individual and supports the provision/attainment of curbside clinical services.
• Provides ongoing crisis intervention supportive counseling advocacy and solution focused decision making for high impact target population(s).
• Participate in the delivery of services & support clinical services as a part of a team that works alternative hours to meet the most disenfranchised and disconnected populations (individuals that are homeless/unhoused with substance use disorder at greater risk for HIV/HCV and/or experiencing mental illness).
• Works in collaboration with other service providers to engage consumers and assist them in connecting to needed services.
• Assesses needs provides topical information and assists consumers in connecting to services that meet identified needs.
• Advocates on behalf of consumers with other community providers & provides accompaniment services as needed.
• Provides or supports participants in arranging transportation as needed.
• Follows up on referrals to assure clients needs have been appropriately met.
• Develops and maintains service linkages.
• Maintains accurate uptodate records of all contacts collects statistical data and completes data entry.
• Adheres to all applicable local state federal and agency regulations policies and procedures and operates the CTI SOS Program model with fidelity.
• Attends training staff meetings conferences and seminars as assigned.
• Completes all documentation as required including electronic records; documents for billable services as required.
• Provides oncall crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Assumes other program related tasks as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to establish and maintain successful professional relationships with community members and agencies.
• Must be understanding and empathetic to the needs of disenfranchised people.
• Must have the ability to work well with others be a positive role model and a good representative of the Agency.
• Must exhibit willingness to actively participate in activities with consumers.
• Must model appropriate problem resolution and living skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as an intricate member of a team.
• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality and exhibit professionalism good judgment and flexibility.
• Must have the ability to work with populations with special needs including those that may exhibit aggressive behaviors.
• Must be flexible with work schedule in order to meet the needs of the program; must participate in 24 hour oncall emergency services on a rotating basis.
• Must attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Must have acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
• Travel throughout the county is required; must possess a valid NYS Drivers License with driving record within Agency policy and have access to a reliable vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have or have in progress Mental Health or Recovery Peer certification(s); and
• Associates Degree in a Human Services area; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training relevant to this position.

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