SCSC - Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center
Brooklyn, New York 

Peer Specialist for the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center BH- Treatment Services

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Supporting independence and community inclusion, S:US’ Treatment Services division promotes person-centered services that focus on recovery. We apply evidence-based practice, data-driven accountability, compassion and dedication to our work. Our mission to bring opportunity to all includes recognizing and amplifying the diverse strengths of the people we serve and our teams. We strive to instill respect and integrity into each interaction and support the voices of the people we serve.

Will have lived experience as a recipient of behavioral health services with a willingness to share personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit program enrollees.

1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
   • Develop a partnership with guests experiencing crisis utilizing trauma-informed, recovery oriented, intentional peer support and provide support to peer specialists
   • Provide strength based, Person centered, trauma-informed, social determinants of health assessments of children’s biological, educational, psychological and social needs.
   • Develop connection with guests experiencing an emotional crisis by utilizing trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented focus and intentional peer support and provide support and recommendation to peer specialists in this area as needed.
   • Promote a safe and secure environment for staff members and guests by ensuring safety protocols, boundaries and ethics are followed.
   • Identify and process linkages to internal S:US programs and community resources to aid in peer support.
   • Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary Maintain the physical appearance of the Program and report necessary findings to management.
   • Ensure full occupancy of the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center to meet the LOS (Length of stay) requirements by ensuring follow ups, reviewing admission packets timely and conducting outreaches to S:US programs and other external networks.
   • Conduct registration and departures and ensure accurate documentation is completed.
   • Conduct weekly documentation and provide reports on outreaches, groups, fire drills, community meetings, progress notes and the Program’s guest tracking system to maintain accuracy.
   • Ability to work evenings/weekends
   • Complete mandatory S:US and Program trainings as scheduled.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Work experience in a behavioral health or related setting minimal 2 yrs
• Have lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery with a willingness to share personal experience appropriately and respectfully
• Experience working with people diagnosed with mental illness and people struggling with substance use and co-Occurring disorder.
• Experience working within a respite/residential or crisis 24 hr program
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery
• Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel
• Completion of CRPA/ YPA/ Peer specialist course work with active Peer certification (Within 1 yr of hire)
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bilingual- Spanish ( Pref)
• CASAC-T
• Experience working with families, youth/children

·         Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office suite, EXcel and Windows)

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.