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Community Access · 1 day ago

IMT Peer Specialist Intern

Bronx, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Community Access is a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC focused on mental health concerns. The IMT Peer Specialist Intern will engage and build trusting relationships with program participants to support their recovery, while developing skills for a future role as a Peer Specialist.

Health CareMental HealthNon ProfitSocialSocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Understand and implement person-centered treatment planning interventions

Identify participant treatment and support service needs and associated service plan objectives based on participant goals

Utilize strategies for collaborating with collateral contacts including shelters, hospitals, outpatient services and criminal justice systems

Provide or connect participants with employment counseling, vocational rehabilitation, completion of housing applications and placement, and provision of life skills training

Assist participants with navigating service systems, including behavioral and medical health, criminal justice, shelter system, entitlements and transportation

Educate participants about self-help techniques, processes and community options, including education regarding coping strategies via WRAP plans or other supports

Provide harm reduction services, integrated substance use treatment and relapse prevention

Completion of documentation that meets medical-necessity standards

Assess and provide services to participants to address health and wellness, housing, income support, education, vocational training, employment and social supports

Complete assessments and evaluations as required based on a rotating schedule

Provide IMT treatment services including: service planning and coordination; problem solving; support with obtaining housing; developing social connections; strengthening family and other relationships; developing independent living skills and obtaining necessary resources; accessing and accessing education and training; employment supports (job search, placement and support); entitlement and financial management; empowerment and self-help; wellness self-management with a focus on the development of coping skills; support with medications; and weekly groups

Use motivational interviewing, recovery and trauma-informed approaches when delivering services

Complete crisis intervention and relapse prevention plans

Collaboration with participants, families and natural supports, shelter, jail and community partners to promote attainment of treatment and recovery goals

Coordinate discharge in collaboration with inpatient and ER staff when participants have involvement

Complete thorough, timely and accurate documentation of all contacts

Utilize public transportation for travel throughout boroughs

Qualification

New York Certified Peer SpecialistPerson-centered treatment strategiesComputer proficiencyBilingual Spanish-speakingLived experience of mental health conditionCommunity access philosophyFlexible schedule

Required

Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access

Commitment to person-centered treatment strategies, upholding participants' rights, and self-determination in service provision

New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS), or Provisional Certification in progress

Available to work a flexible schedule, mornings, evenings and weekends in response to participant needs

Must be able to work in the community, including use of public transportation

Computer proficiency in Windows operating systems and programs, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as comfort with learning new electronic systems

Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center

Preferred

Lived experience of a mental health condition required, and a history of homelessness, involvement with the criminal justice system, and/or experience with substance use services, preferred

Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred