New York State Office of Mental Health · 16 hours ago
Advocacy Specialist 2, Central Office;
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$67K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting for an Advocacy Specialist 2 to work in the Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services. The role focuses on promoting consumer perspectives in mental health policy and program development, providing technical assistance, and leading initiatives to enhance consumer support within the mental health system.
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Responsibilities
Provide feedback and recommendations concerning the development of new consumer and family initiatives, policy implementation, and the expansion of agency initiatives as they relate to consumer and family services
Promote the inclusion of people who are current and former users of mental health services in planning, policy implementation, program development, evaluation, monitoring, and related activities
Provide regional coordination and support to the Peer Workforce including working in various behavioral healthcare settings and in OMH state operations
Participate in OMH workgroups (composed of consumers, providers, family members, county government staff, and the general public) and in Statewide and regional initiatives to ensure that consumer and family interests are represented
Work with psychiatric centers, central office and field office staff to continue to incorporate the consumer and family perspective into Agency services
Provide a statewide perspective, as well as provide technical assistance, in support of the provision of consultation and assistance to State facility staff, local government, and provider agency staff on methods for promoting consumer involvement in planning, implementing, and evaluating mental health services
Promote the development and implementation of consumer support programs, initiatives, and training within the public mental health system by developing and/or facilitating a training curriculum to staff and stakeholders at State facilities and community based programs. Evaluate training effectiveness and make suggestions for improvements
Convene statewide focus groups, town meetings, work groups, and dialogues and support regional efforts to gather feedback and direction from people who use services, and their families, on mental health related issues
Provide leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to OMH staff, OMH contract vendors, and key community stakeholders in implementing consumer support projects and initiatives. Develop and implement project proposals; develop outreach and engagement strategies to foster community buy-in; review and modify goals, timelines, strategic plans or deliverables
Provide expert advice, assistance, and training to ensure mental health services are trauma informed, recovery oriented, and culturally inclusive
Promote awareness of recovery, self-help, and empowerment by disseminating evidence based and best practices information to consumers, providers, family members, county government and the general public
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have six years of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health
A Bachelor's degree in a human services field, and two years of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health
A Bachelor's and Master's degree in a human services field AND one year of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health
Preferred
Lived mental health experience from first-hand, personal knowledge and understanding gained from directly navigating and receiving services and/or supports as an element of their recovery
Experience as a peer advocate in the mental health system
A mental health peer certification or credential (New York Certified Peer Specialist [NYCPS or NYCPS-P], Youth Peer Advocacy credential [YPA or YPA-P], or Family Peer Advocacy Credential [FPA or FPA-P])
Company
New York State Office of Mental Health
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amanda Saake, LMSW, CPRP, NYCPS-P
Chief Advocacy Officer
Joe Fiorini
Chief Safety and Security Officer
Recent News
2025-02-07
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