Crisis Peer Outreach Worker

Job Title: Crisis Peer Outreach Worker Department: Behavioral Health Location: Clifton Springs Hospital: 2 Coulter Road Clifton Springs, NY 14432 Hours Per Week: 40 / week Schedule: Full time SUMMARY: Position is responsible for providing support to individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. RESPONSIBILITIES: u2022 Offer hope through connection and engagement on what is possible u2022 Support individuals in connecting or reconnecting to their community and relationships u2022 Connect to and support individuals in various stages of navigation from CPEP to community, based on identified needs and requests for supportu2022 Provide validation and support through person centered approaches and engagement u2022 Advocate when requested by the individual u2022 Assist in the development of comfort around self-advocacy u2022 Demonstrate personal self-help and wellness skills u2022 Share known resources and knowledge on system navigation u2022 Serve as a mentor when appropriate on wellness and recovery u2022 Assist in the exploration of personal goals that lead to life satisfaction u2022 Engage in shared decision making with individuals to support voice and choice in all treatment decisions u2022 Utilize evidence-based peer interventions such as Action Planning for Prevention and Recovery, Shared Decision Making, Psychiatric Advanced Directives, Building Recovery Capital, and the Eight Dimensions of Wellness u2022 Conduct informational groups for CPEP staff about the benefits of working with Peer Bridgers u2022 Work collaboratively with the team to educate all involved on recovery, self-determination, shared decision making, dignity of risk, and peer values REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS: None REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:One of the following certifications through the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB) or New York Certification Board (NYCB) required at hire: New York Peer Specialist Certification Board(NYPSCB). u2022 New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) u2022 New York Certified Peer Specialist, Provisional (NYCPS-P),If New York Certified Peer Specialist, Provisional (NYCPS-P), must obtain full certification within 6 months of hire date. New York Certification Board (NYCB) u2022 New York Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) u2022 Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Family (CRPA-F) u2022 Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Youth (CRPA-Y)If Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Provisional (CRPA-Provisional), must obtain full certification within 6 months of hire date. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of and ability to navigate community resources u2022 Ability to model, facilitate, and convey the message that healing is possible and probable u2022 Proficiency in oral and written communication, reading comprehension, and computer literacy, including foundational knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.u2022 Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employeeu2019s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $24.00 - $26.25 CITY: Clifton Springs POSTAL CODE: 14432 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2026-03-23