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Job DescriptionPosition Description: Job Position: Embedded Peer Specialist in Orangeburg, NY (Rockland County, NY) Address: 14 Old Orangeburg Road Orangeburg, NY 10962 Total Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Job Summary: People USA will provide Rockland County with an Embedded Peer Specialist in Orangeburg, NY who will support the daily operations. The Embedded Peer Specialist provides peer support for each participant on the Rockland County Psychiatric Unit and in the Emergency Department. The Peer is available to instill hope, support wellness and demonstrate that recovery is real and does happen. Peers model and utilize trauma-informed techniques and tools, help participants set goals and engage in community and social events.Duties and Responsibilities: Provide support for participants to divert hospitalization after discharge. Share personal experience and encourage mental health wellness and recovery. Assist in connection with mental health services, community resources, entitlements, and other services as needed. Model and utilize Trauma Informed techniques and tools as outlined in the following training: Intentional Peer Support (IPS), Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Mental Health First Aid, Emotional CPR (eCPR), Motivational Interviewing, Safe TALK, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), People, Inc. In-House Peer Advocacy Training, and Crisis Diversion / Respite House Training. Complete all necessary Academy of Peer Services (APS) online learning and complete NY State Peer Specialist Certification Application. Provide telephone support to peers. Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure trauma-informed environment. Educates clients on useful health & wellness topics, including but not limited to Peer/Self-help Resources Recovery from Mental Health Challenges (from a Psychiatric Rehabilitation perspective) Wellness & Whole Health (SAMHSAs Eight Dimensions of Wellness) Community Resources (across all domains of health, e.g.: physical, mental, substance use, socio-economic determinants of health), Trauma & Healing, Wellness Planning & Prevention (e.g. WRAP), Natural Supports (developing/maintaining). Helps clients to identify barriers to their recovery journeys or personal wellness, including issues related to access, quality of care, peoples rights, lack of basic needs, and stigma & discrimination Advocates for clients side-by-side to overcome identified barriers, making sure their voices are heard, and their decisions are understood and respected. Builds peer-to-peer connections/relationships based on mutuality (shared lived experiences), empathy, and hope for recovery/wellness (peers-as-proof). Provides peer support, sharing stories, personal feelings, information, and strategies for living well. Coaches clients to identify & accomplish whole health goals related to the Eight Dimensions of Wellness (emotional, social, physical, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, spiritual) Directly connects people to the services and supports they need through direct bridging/linking (as opposed to referrals only) Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other provider agencies, and local housing providers (landlords) within the county and its surrounding environs Documents all meaningful interactions in electronic records software and maintain hard copies in clients files. Consistently support People USAs mission to instill a sense of hope, empowerment, and self-determination in people living with mental illness that fosters recovery and a transition to wellness. Staff must advocate for individuals on the inpatient unit, and also assist those in the community once discharged. Time must be logged appropriately within working hours in the payroll system. Required Education and Experience: High School degree or equivalency. Personal lived experience/s with mental illness or substance abuse preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred Significant demonstrable experience in health & human services New York State Certified Peer Specialist must be obtained within 6 months of hire. People USA recruits, employee train and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. People USA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. People USA. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of People USAs employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated. People USA promotes within no matter the race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Perks/Benefits Full Time Employees: Medical Dental Vision HRA Health Reimbursement Agreement Flexible Spending Account Voluntary Life Long Term Disability LifeLock Identity LegalShield 90 hours of Vacation Time after 60 hours of Sick Time $48,000.00 - $48,000.00 Annually

Job Description Job Overview of HR Generalist The Human Resources Generalist supports the daily operations of the HR department and plays a key role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and quality service to employees and managers. This position is responsible for administering employee leaves, processing workers’ compensation claims, maintaining personnel files, conducting verification checks, and monitoring license compliance. The HR Generalist also prepares orientation materials, provides administrative and front desk support as needed, and serves as a point of contact for HR-related inquiries. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality. Essential Duties of HR Generalist • Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers., • Prepare orientation materials for new hire orientation., • File and maintain accurate, confidential paper and electronic personnel files., • Conduct employee verification checks as needed., • Administer and process all leave requests including Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Family Leave (PFL), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)., • Collect and track medical documentation for employees returning from leave., • Manage workers’ compensation claims, including incident reporting, claim filing, employee follow-up, and coordination with third-party insurance carriers to ensure proper processing and resolution., • Monitor and track employee driver’s license status, including NYS screenings through LENS and out-of-state records., • Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment laws., • Provide receptionist and front desk coverage as needed to support daily operations., • Perform other related duties as assigned to support HR and organizational needs. Essential Qualifications of HR Generalist Key qualifications include: • Associate’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or a related field with at least 3 years of experience; or, • High school diploma with a minimum of 5 years of experience, • Years of experience must include 2 years of direct experience working in the human resources field required, • Natural interpersonal and communication skills, • Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset, • Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now, • Knowledge of HR federal laws and regulations with knowledge of leave laws. Benefits of HR Generalist • Generous PTO, 4 weeks of vacation, floating holidays, agency holidays, personal and sick time, • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Benefits, • 401(k) Employer Contributions, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Flex Spending Accounts, • Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance, • Professional Development Physical/Travel Requirements of HR Generalist • Must have ability to reach, walk, sit, climb stairs, bend, lift 20lbs and have visual acuity (with correction as needed), and auditory acuity (with correction as needed)., • Valid driver’s license is preferred. Working Conditions of HR Generalist • Standard schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (35 hours per week), • Flexibility to work an 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM shift as needed The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice. EEO Statement Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.