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Job Description Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island's most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island. Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Care Navigator (Peer Specialist) to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: • Must be able to read and comprehend program materials (8th Grade Reading Level or higher)., • Must have adequate interpersonal skills in order to motivate and assist others., • Must be able to communicate knowledgably about the local services and systems of care., • Should be reflective of the communities/population being served (ex. bilingual, PLWH/A, African American, BIPOC, Latino, LGBT, former substance users, etc.)., • Be knowledgeable about the region's services and familiar with navigating the systems of care., • Peer services certification preferred., • Generous PTO: Wellness, Vacation and Sick time, • 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match, • Employee Assistance Program, • Tuition Assistance, • Wellness Initiatives, • Paid Training & On-the-Job Training, • Promotional Opportunities The above salary range represents Options for Community Living's good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity). Schedule: 17.5 - 21 hours/week Location: In person based out of our Amityville office, with field visits required. Pay Type: Non-exempt Responsibilities: The part-time Care Navigator provides outreach and engagement efforts to engage and retain consumers in care. Provide frequent contact and monitoring of progress and accompany tenants on clinical and supportive service appointments. Assist with technology, provide encouragement as well as coaching elements, assist clients in self-advocacy and self-management, and assist with monitoring of progress. Care Navigators can also assist a Health Educator during educational sessions. Assist housing specialist during client intervention, participates in case conferences and assists with maintenance of documentation/client files. • Conduct outreach and engagement efforts, • Coach and encourage consumers in self-advocacy and self-management, • Provide frequent contact and monitoring of progress, • Accompany consumers on clinical and supportive service appointments, • Assist case managers during some client interventions, • Participate in case conferences, • Assist with maintenance of binder/client files, • Assist clients with technology needsSalary Range$18—$22 USD Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.

Job Description WHO WE ARE VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we're aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we're ready to ensure that VEG remains the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, "yes." We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year's nominees for INC Magazine's Best Places to Work! FOCUS To apply a patient-centered approach while performing treatments, making patient assessments, and all other aspects of patient care. This role will promote learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, providing opportunities for advancement towards a Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and participating in the coordination of care. Veterinary technicians autonomously function using critical thinking and leadership to carry out patient treatment plans in coordination with the veterinary team. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO • Coordinate with nursing leadership in your hospital to identify both individual and team training needs., • Continually assess Assistants and Nurses to determine competency of skills through in-person observations and content knowledge evaluations, leading to advancement in the VEG Cultivate level system. This will be both through direct assessments and through creating a team of qualified individuals who can help with the volume of assessment., • Implement VEG training programs within your hospital and act as point person for these programs (i.e. New ER Nurse), • Autonomously manage your time between on-the-floor mentoring and dedicated time in setting strategy to develop nursing care teams., • Facilitate in-person training for Assistants and Nurses at your hospital based on identified hospital needs. This includes both providing direct 1:1 training to team members and setting up peer training opportunities within your team., • Collaborating through your network and with your RND, you maximize opportunities for your hospital VEGgies, and those in your VEG community to expand educational outreach., • Work with Nursing Education to discuss program development, training objectives, and additional needs., • Provide educational opportunities for the nursing team, such as webinars, labs, workshops., • Engage in self-reflection and program evaluation practices to modify and enhance the assistant and technician leveling program., • Ensure all training content and activities are in alignment with VEGs culture, mission, and vision, and represents accurate, up-to-date emergency medicine and standards of care., • Divide time with roughly 70-80% of time providing direct training and 20-30% of time on administrative/organizational work., • Assist in developing curricular materials such as powerpoints, videos, simulations, and assessments to be implemented across the assistant and technician training program WHAT YOU NEED • Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the location of the VEG practice with experience in emergency medicine, • A love for teaching and nurturing growth in fellow veterinary technicians and assistants., • Modeling the way towards a culture of learning., • Certified as a Veterinary Technician Specialist in ECC is strongly preferred. VTS in Internal Medicine and Anesthesia also preferred with requisite experience in ECC., • Previous experience in a training role or training veterinary technicians preferred, • Comfortable mentoring others and ability to give and receive feedback from colleagues and mentees, • Flexibility in your schedule to be able to work with VEGgies on various shifts, • The right attitude: Positive, upbeat, excited. Flexible to change (adapt and pivot), • Embody all things VEG and be excited to share your perspective, • Ability to recognize and celebrate other VEGgies' successes when you see it, • Ability to coordinate training projects with multiple teams., • Happy to help support newer VEG veterinarians in their skills training, as requested, • Willingness to travel within local region to surrounding VEG Hospitals, • Willingness and eager to continue to grow as a nurse through developing personal skills and knowledge WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer: • Industry-leading‌ ‌compensation‌ ($34.00 - $60.00/hr), • We build our hospitals from scratch. You'll be using all of the latest equipment and technology., • Generous employee pet discount, • Referral rewards - tell your friends why they should come work for VEG too!, • Health‌, Vision, and Dental ‌Insurance‌ ‌ ‌, • 401K‌ ‌w/‌ ‌company‌ ‌match‌ ‌ ‌, • Paid‌ ‌parental‌ ‌leave‌ ‌-‌ ‌up to 10‌ ‌weeks‌ ‌of‌ ‌paid‌ ‌leave‌ ‌at‌ ‌100%‌ ‌of‌ ‌regular‌ ‌salary‌ ‌, • Unlimited‌ ‌Continuing Education opportunities - we want to help you grow in your career!, • Flexible‌ ‌work‌ ‌schedules‌ ‌for‌ ‌a‌ ‌true‌ ‌work-life‌ ‌balance‌ ‌ ‌, • Growth‌ ‌potential‌ ‌ ‌, • Groceries‌ ‌sent‌ ‌to the hospitals weekly for the staff to enjoy,‌ ‌monthly‌ ‌and‌ ‌quarterly‌ ‌contests,‌ ‌quarterly‌ ‌hospital‌ ‌outings,‌ company-wide retreats,‌ ‌etc!‌ ‌, • Lastly, because while our work is serious, we believe that it should also be fun! VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you!

Job Description Company Overview: Upward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. Our clinical team treats physical, behavioral, and social health needs when and where a patient needs help. Everyone on our team from our doctors, nurses, and Care Specialists to our HR, Technology, and Business Services staff are driven by a desire to improve the lives of our patients. We are able to treat a wide range of needs – everything from addressing poorly controlled blood sugar to combatting anxiety to accessing medically tailored meals – because we know that health requires care for the whole person. It's no wonder 98% of patients report being fully satisfied with Upward Health! Job Title & Role Description: The Care Specialist is a key member of the team responsible for delivering chronic care management to high-complexity patients. The Care Specialist primarily works in patients' homes and communities (90% of the time) and engages in virtual care (10% of the time). This role involves direct outreach to patients, guiding them through the enrollment process, facilitating virtual appointments with providers, and ensuring that patients adhere to care plans. By building relationships, coordinating care, and providing education, the Care Specialist plays a critical role in promoting health, preventing unnecessary hospitalizations, and improving patient outcomes. Skills Required: • Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (e.g., Community Health Worker, Peer Support Specialist, Medical Assistant, etc.)., • High school diploma or GED required., • A valid driver's license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation to travel within the assigned territory., • Experience in chronic care management or working with chronically ill/elderly patients., • Technologically proficient with basic computer skills (typing, using EMR systems)., • Experience with motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and care coordination., • Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage patients and team members effectively., • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and work independently in an unstructured environment., • Multi-lingual skills are a plus but not required. Adaptability & Resilience: Care Coordination: NY pay range$21—$24 USD Upward Health Benefits Upward Health Core Values Upward Health YouTube Channel

Job DescriptionDescription: Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a Peer Specialist. Peer Specialist utilizes personal experience and respite training to provide peer support and companionship for guests. The Peer Specialists manifest, in their presence and actions, a vision of hope, resilience, opportunity, and wellness. Goals include lessening/alleviating emotional distress and crises, lessening use of emergency rooms and hospitals, and increasing personal growth with positive life choices. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Provide supportive companionship for guests throughout their visit to house (interview, intake, arrival, stay and departure)., • Share personal recovery to encourage hope, wellness, personal growth and recovery., • Model and support the belief that individuals can and will do better., • Utilize effective engagement skills to connect, use mutually shared insights to encourage problem solving and utilization of tools that will assist in lessening or alleviating current and future crisis., • Non-judgmental active listening designed to meet individual “where they are at”., • Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment. Some cleaning may be involved., • Provide telephone support to peers in the community though our Consumer Phone Link Program as needed., • Facilitate self-help, support groups., • Keep accurate and timely records., • Work cooperatively with respite team., • Maintains client confidentiality.Requirements: Education & Experience: • Lived, experience and willingness to utilize personal experience to assist others in recovery., • High School Diploma, • Six months to one year current or recent employment., • Six months to one year part time or full time experience in delivery of direct services to mental health consumer/survivors (volunteer or paid), preferred., • Three months first hand experience in self-help or peer directed services and/or peer support groups, preferred., • Good oral and written communication skills., • Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training preferred., • Basic knowledge of community support services/resources/mental health service delivery system, preferred., • Knowledge of consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement and peer run or peer driven services that incorporate recovery based philosophies., • Ability to relate to both other survivors of mental illness and psychiatric diagnosis and mental health professionals., • Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, professional demeanor, language and behaviors reflecting such values., • Commitment to the possibility of recovery for all individuals diagnosed with psychiatric illness., • Emotional resilience to cope with strong emotions on an on-going basis., • Valid and “clean” New York State Driver’s License, preferred.

Job Description JOB DEFINITION: The Peer Specialist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary care coordinator team to assist with the outreach, support and coordination of care for those eligible for and/or served by the Forensic ACT Team, including chronically medically ill individuals with co-occurring mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. Peer Specialist will serve as a role model and/or health coach for clients. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diplomas or GED. A peer credential recognized by the Office of Mental Health and receive specialized training and supervision preferred, or a provisional certification is required to be acquired within 6 months of employment. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Relevant life experience required: personal experience living with a disability and/or social/emotional challenge, and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery model within Health Home model., • Current New York State Driver's License, • Clean DMV Record, • Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide outreach to clients to facilitate their engagement in services available via the Forensic ACT Team., • Provide health coaching and recovery support, especially on issues of self-advocacy, wellness self-management, medication adherence, smoking cessation, entitlements, and daily living activities., • Assists with and coordinate clients' transportation to appointments, including provision of travel training as needed., • Accompany clients to medical and/or other appointments to facilitate their engagement and follow through as needed., • Provide concrete service delivery to clients i.e., benefits/enrollments as per program needs., • Maintains documents, records, statistics, and other related reports in an organized, timely and accurate manner as per policy and procedure., • Coordinates care planning with other providers of services/ resources to ensure goal directed, collaborative care, including care transitions., • Works as part of the Forensic ACT team; attends and participates in team meetings to provide input/feedback around psychosocial conditions/co morbidities to review client status, update plans and goals, review outcomes to further program goals., • Acts as a resources/consultant to all team members on psychosocial and/or substance abuse issues and resources., • Provides telehealth, collateral as well as face to face outreach, engagement and service planning in the field., • Acts as a linkage to community services including medical, behavioral, residential, entitlement and any other needed services per interdisciplinary care plan., • Monitors overall service delivery to clients to ensure coordination and continuity; advocates with service providers/resources as needed., • Provides crisis intervention and follow-up., • Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress, • Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed., • Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results., • Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines., • Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees., • Other duties as assigned. BENEFITS: We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit, • Flexible Spending Account, • 403(b) retirement plan, • Long Term and Short Term Disability, • Legal Plan, • Dependent Care Expense Account, • Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance, • Pet Insurance, • HRA, • Training programs including a Mentorship program, • Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness, • Career growth and Promotional opportunities, • Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more 5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more. If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553. CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services. • Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2025, 7 years in a row., • Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives., • Engage your passion and CHOOSE a career & employer where you can use your vital energy to make a difference. It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.'

Job Description JOB DEFINITION: The Clinical Services Specialist I will provide community-based therapeutic intervention for individuals who are experiencing mental health, substance use or co-occurring disorders, and will provide community-based treatment services using evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered practices. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Master's level education in social work or related field (i.e., MSW or MHC). Application for and maintenance of highest-level professional licensure upon eligibility required. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • One to three years' experience with mental health and substance use disorders is required; experience providing care in a community setting is preferred. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Conduct clinical visits in a community environment to assess safety and explore readiness for and motivation related to treatment for mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders., • Conduct a comprehensive assessment in order to determine the most appropriate level of care for diagnosis and generate appropriate referrals., • Partners with clients to create and update treatment plans that are reflective of individual choices and preferences and promote appropriate expectations of behavioral health treatment., • Use Evidence-Based Practices, standardized screening tools and clinical judgement to assess for risk to self, others or property as the result of behavioral health concerns and to deliver mobile clinical substance use services in the home and community., • Establishes and maintains appropriate and timely clinical case records, including but not limited to: treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, coordination of care activities, documenting appropriate therapeutic interventions with each client to the Agency, funding, licensing and billing authorities., • Regularly assess progress in treatment and strengthen client understanding of resources for discharge planning and termination processes., • Implements appropriate crisis intervention and stabilization services when needed to prevent or manage decomposition and maintain safe community living., • Assist clients in understanding the importance of cooperation with fee and insurance responsibilities, and resolution of psychological and financial obstacles to payment., • Utilizes and understands the value of supervision to increase practice skills, promote improved services for clients, and preserve accountability to the Agency., • Participate in data collection and reporting as needed., • Act as a liaison between the Agency and the community it serves; represent the agency and promote its programs in a professional and knowledgeable manner at various community events, trainings, and forums as needed., • Participate in clinical team meetings and support additional team members, including peer specialists., • Complete trainings as required or requested by the agency or governing entities., • Perform any other support and follow up functions appropriate to the role and scope of a Social Worker in accordance with Agency standards., • Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress, • Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed., • Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results., • Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines., • Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit, • Flexible Spending Account, • 403(b) retirement plan, • Long Term and Short Term Disability, • Legal Plan, • Dependent Care Expense Account, • Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance, • Pet Insurance, • HRA, • Training programs including a Mentorship program, • Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness, • Career growth and Promotional opportunities If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553. CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services. • Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2025, 7 years in a row., • Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Job Description JOB DEFINITION: The Peer Activities Specialist role is to organize, plan, and implement various recreational and social activities for the program. The Peer Activities Specialist will work with existing agency personnel and a variety of outside agencies to increase participants' opportunities for socialization, teach computer skills, and to connect and utilize community resources. The Peer Activities Specialist will serve as a role model to promote stability and independence to the participants. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or GED, • Relevant life experience required: personal experience living with a mental illness, history of substance use, or social/emotional challenge, and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the goals of individuals served., • Knowledge of community resources and community outreach preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Current New York State Driver's License, • Clean DMV Record, • Must be capable of driving a 15-passenger van DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide outreach to clients in order to facilitate their engagement in services., • Ensures a safe, secure and nurturing environment is provided and maintained for program participants., • Plan, organize and implement daily recreational and social activities for the Drop- In Program., • Maintain a high level of motivation and participation in the program's recreational and social programming by encouraging creativity, cooperation, group projects and special assignments., • Oversees participants during program activities., • Provide side-by-side support and encouragement to help participants socialize., • Provide guidance for locating and utilizing other community-based resources., • Provide mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living., • Supports participants to independently plan and carry out leisure time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays., • Complete program documentation, attendance and transportation reporting, telephone contacts to participants in the electronic health record, • Assist with the promotion of the Agency and its programs to the community., • Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress, • Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed., • Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results., • Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines., • Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit, • Flexible Spending Account, • 403(b) retirement plan, • Long Term and Short Term Disability, • Legal Plan, • Dependent Care Expense Account, • Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance, • Pet Insurance, • HRA, • Training programs including a Mentorship program, • Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness, • Career growth and Promotional opportunities If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553. CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services. • Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2025, 7 years in a row., • Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Job DescriptionDescription: Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming an Overnight Peer Specialist. Overnight Peer Specialist utilizes personal experience and respite training to provide peer support and companionship for guests. The Overnight Peer Specialists manifest, in their presence and actions, a vision of hope, resilience, opportunity, and wellness. Goals include lessening/alleviating emotional distress and crises, lessening use of emergency rooms and hospitals, and increasing personal growth with positive life choices. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Provide supportive companionship for guests throughout their visit to house (interview, intake, arrival, stay and departure)., • Share personal recovery to encourage hope, wellness, personal growth and recovery., • Model and support the belief that individuals can and will do better., • Utilize effective engagement skills to connect, use mutually shared insights to encourage problem solving and utilization of tools that will assist in lessening or alleviating current and future crisis., • Non-judgmental active listening designed to meet individual “where they are at”., • Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment. Some cleaning may be involved., • Provide telephone support to peers in the community though our Consumer Phone Link Program as needed., • Facilitate self-help, support groups., • Keep accurate and timely records, • Work cooperatively with respite team., • Maintains client confidentiality.Requirements: Education & Experience • High School Diploma, • Six months to one year current or recent employment., • Six months to one year part time or full time experience in delivery of direct services to mental health consumer/survivors (volunteer or paid), preferred., • Three months first hand experience in self-help or peer directed services and/or peer support groups, preferred., • Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training preferred., • Lived, experience and willingness to utilize personal experience to assist others in recovery., • Good oral and written communication skills., • Basic knowledge of community support services/resources/mental health service delivery system, preferred., • Knowledge of consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement and peer run or peer driven services that incorporate recovery based philosophies., • Ability to relate to both other survivors of mental illness and psychiatric diagnosis and mental health professionals., • Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, professional demeanor, language and behaviors reflecting such values., • Commitment to the possibility of recovery for all individuals diagnosed with psychiatric illness., • Emotional resilience to cope with strong emotions on an on-going basis., • Valid and “clean” New York State Driver’s License, preferred.

Job DescriptionDescription: Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a Peer Specialist. Peer Specialist utilizes personal experience and respite training to provide peer support and companionship for guests. The Peer Specialists manifest, in their presence and actions, a vision of hope, resilience, opportunity, and wellness. Goals include lessening/alleviating emotional distress and crises, lessening use of emergency rooms and hospitals, and increasing personal growth with positive life choices. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Provide supportive companionship for guests throughout their visit to house (interview, intake, arrival, stay and departure)., • Share personal recovery to encourage hope, wellness, personal growth and recovery., • Model and support the belief that individuals can and will do better., • Utilize effective engagement skills to connect, use mutually shared insights to encourage problem solving and utilization of tools that will assist in lessening or alleviating current and future crisis., • Non-judgmental active listening designed to meet individual “where they are at”., • Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment. Some cleaning may be involved., • Provide telephone support to peers in the community though our Consumer Phone Link Program as needed., • Facilitate self-help, support groups., • Keep accurate and timely records., • Work cooperatively with respite team., • Maintains client confidentiality.Requirements: Education & Experience: • Lived, experience and willingness to utilize personal experience to assist others in recovery., • High School Diploma, • Six months to one year current or recent employment., • Six months to one year part time or full time experience in delivery of direct services to mental health consumer/survivors (volunteer or paid), preferred., • Three months first hand experience in self-help or peer directed services and/or peer support groups, preferred., • Good oral and written communication skills., • Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training preferred., • Basic knowledge of community support services/resources/mental health service delivery system, preferred., • Knowledge of consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement and peer run or peer driven services that incorporate recovery based philosophies., • Ability to relate to both other survivors of mental illness and psychiatric diagnosis and mental health professionals., • Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, professional demeanor, language and behaviors reflecting such values., • Commitment to the possibility of recovery for all individuals diagnosed with psychiatric illness., • Emotional resilience to cope with strong emotions on an on-going basis., • Valid and “clean” New York State Driver’s License, preferred.

Job DescriptionDescription: Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a PROS Advisor. The PROS Advisor is responsible for designing and delivering psychiatric rehabilitation curriculum to adults with mental health conditions enrolled in MHANC’s Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) Program. This role supports individuals in achieving personal recovery goals, promoting healthier, more fulfilling lives in alignment with their cultural values and beliefs. The PROS Advisor will provide group work and individual sessions to members in the PROS Program. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Develop and implement recovery-focused curriculum tailored to the needs of adults with mental illness., • Facilitate both group and individual sessions, ensuring adherence to program and agency standards., • Conduct intake assessments and serve as a backup to the Intake coordinator as needed., • Provide mobile services within the community when required., • Participate in the admission and discharge processes of program members., • Collaborate with members and their chosen supports to develop individualized recovery plans., • Create structured learning environments that support goal achievement., • Ensure implementation of program philosophy, goals, and objectives in accordance with agency policies., • Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including IRP plans, progress notes, contact logs, medication reviews, and other required assessments., • Contribute to the agency’s Quality Improvement initiatives., • Attend staff meetings and actively engage in team collaboration., • Foster positive working relationships with staff to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery., • Identify service gaps and contribute to continuous improvement efforts., • Participate in safety drills and emergency preparedness activities., • Perform additional duties as assigned by the PROS Clinical Director., • Maintain professional development through ongoing training and education relevant to the mental health field., • Other duties as assignedRequirements: Education & Experience: • Minimum requirement: High School Diploma with a minimum 3 years of experience working with individuals living with mental illness. Bachelor’s degree Preferred., • (Or) Certified Peer Specialist., • Valid NYS Driver’s License., • Must have working knowledge of MS Office, Basic Internet, EMR MHANC offers an extensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • Health Savings Account, • Flexible Spending Account, • 403(b) Retirement Plan, • Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off, • Paid Sick & Safe Leave, • Long Term Disability, • Short Term Disability, • Paid Holidays, • Employee Assistance Program, • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit

Job Description JOB DEFINITION: The Certified Peer Specialist functions as a member of the Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center to assist with the outreach, support and coordination of care for those eligible Nassau County residents Peer Specialist will serve as a role model and/or health coach for clients. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or equivalent required., • Peer certification (NYCPS, CRPA, or FPA) required. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Relevant life experience required: personal experience living with a disability and/or social/emotional challenge, and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery model within Health Home model. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide health coaching and recovery support, especially on issues of self-advocacy, wellness self-management, medication adherence, smoking cessation, entitlements, and daily living activities., • Maintains documents, records, statistics, and other related reports in an organized, timely and accurate manner as per policy and procedure., • Coordinates care planning with other providers of services/ resources to ensure goal directed, collaborative care, including care transitions., • Provides crisis intervention., • Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress, • Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed., • Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results., • Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines., • Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit, • Flexible Spending Account, • 403(b) retirement plan, • Long Term and Short Term Disability, • Legal Plan, • Dependent Care Expense Account, • Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance, • Pet Insurance, • HRA, • Training programs including a Mentorship program, • Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness, • Career growth and Promotional opportunities If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553. CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services. • Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2025, 7 years in a row., • Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Job DescriptionDescription: Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a CORE Peer Specialist. Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) services is a program serving individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. This program serves Medicaid HARP enrollees and works to assist individuals in reaching their recovery goals. Services provided include Psychosocial Rehabilitation, which incorporates education and employment goals, and Peer Support. There is an extensive and broad range of services that include but are not limited to the improvement of daily living skills, managing finances, obtaining or improving safe and affordable housing, furthering one’s education, obtaining employment, achieving personal recovery and/or resilience, improving family and interpersonal relationships, preventing social isolation, connecting with effective and comprehensive behavioral health and primary care, and full community integration. The CORE Services Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for delivering Peer Support as well as the other direct care services offered within the CORE program. The CORE Services Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for ensuring members receive person-centered, trauma-informed and culturally competent services with a rehabilitation and recovery focus in their homes or their community. This role is responsible for facilitating the utilization of natural resources and the enhancement of recovery-oriented principles with the intention to assist individuals with initiating recovery, maintaining health and wellness, and enhancing the quality of personal and family life for long-term recovery. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Oversee and manage a caseload of members that are enrolled in the CORE services program, seeing them on a 1:1 basis as needed, wanted, and defined by an individualized service plan., • Help individuals work on goals such as community connectedness, development of natural resources, physical and mental health wellness, education, employment, self-help, and independent living skills., • Provide services in a person-centered, goal-oriented, trauma informed and culturally competent approach which includes advocacy, outreach and engagement, self-help tools, recovery supports, transitional supports, pre-crisis and crisis supports., • Assist in selecting and utilizing self-directed and evidence-based recovery tools, including but not limited to Wellness and Recovery Plans (WRAP) or Relapse Prevention Planning, with members to develop skills for long-term recovery., • Provide health coaching and recovery support, especially on issues of self-advocacy, wellness self-management, medication adherence, smoking cessation, entitlements, and daily living activities., • Assist with and coordinate transportation to appointments, including provision of travel training as needed., • Accompany members to behavioral health, medical and/or other appointments to support and facilitate engagement and follow through as needed., • Coordinate and communicate care planning with other providers of services., • Attend and participate in collaborative CORE team meetings., • Act as a linkage to community services including medical, behavioral, residential, entitlement and any other needed services., • Maintain compliance with all New York State Office of Mental Health policies and procedures., • Maintain organized and accurate documents and client records using AWARDS - electronic health record (EHR) database., • Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor., • Produce comprehensive and descriptive progress notes with time, location, intervention and follow-up needed., • Document every service with strict deadlines, • Complete required extensive trainings and pass post-training test in the areas of psychosocial rehabilitation, trauma-informed care, person-centered care, motivational interviewing, substance use disorders, and mental healthRequirements: Education & Experience • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred., • NYS Peer Certification (Provisional or Full Certification), OR NY Certified Peer Recovery Advocate (NYCRPA) Certification as well as maintaining this certification which is necessary to maintain active job status, • Lived experience required: personal experience living with a disability, history of mental health challenge and/or substance abuse and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery goals of individuals served, • Working knowledge of computer software and electronic health record systems, • Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to present and document records in accordance with program standards, • Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security, and other entitlement systems, • Excellent interpersonal skills required, • Ability and willingness to regularly travel using public transportation throughout the boroughs and have flexibility in hourly/weekly schedule, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external colleagues, • Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook), • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service, • Ability to work independently and to conduct assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices