ARISEExceptional Family Resources Peer Outreach Specialist
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 17 - 18
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Arise / EFR is looking for a Per Diem Peer Specialist
Job Summary: The Peer Outreach Specialist will provide support to individuals transitioning from skilled nursing facilities and/or intermediate care facilities (ICFs) to independent living in the community.
Qualifications:
- Experience as a Peer or comparable peer employment
- Must have been a recipient of long-term care services and/or receiving services at home or in the community and must be comfortable in referring to that experience when delivering trainings
- Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse groups
- Ability to collaborate with other trainers and identified stakeholders
- Must have access to reliable transportation
Essential Functions:
- Provide one-on-one face-to-face peer support for assigned residents in the skilled nursing facilities and/or the intermediate care facilities (ICFs)
- Provide assistance with the residents discharge planning process for transition back to the community.
- Collaborate with Peer Supervisor to identify and address any barriers concerns or additional counsel required.
- Accurately document all peer visits in a timely manner in the NYAIL Database; and
- Attend required trainings meetings and other agency-related activities.
Commitment Requirement:
- Complete the mandatory eight-hour training session within two months of employment
- The time commitment for each session includes preparation travel one or two hours of meeting and post reporting.
- Must be willing to participate in occasional Peer training opportunities and meetings.
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About Company
Over 40 years ago, a few dedicated families sat down at a kitchen table with a deep and pressing need to find reliable, quality support for their children with…
