OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Montefiore Medical Center
$29.70
United States, New York, Bronx
Jul 02, 2025
City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: Yes Department: Psych - AOPD/COPD/CL/PACAP/POS Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $29.70 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the "Montefiore Difference" - who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 5 business days. Associates are eligible to apply for a lateral transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Part-time Associates who have completed their probationary period can move to full-time vacancies within their department provided such movement will not unreasonably reduce the operational efficiency of that department. Probationary period is three (3) months for full-time employees, and four (4) months for part-time employees who works more than 3/5 of the normal workweek. Probationary period will not apply to shift changes. The Outreach Specialist for the High-Risk Care Management Program (HRCM) will engage with patients prior to discharge across Moses, Wakefield and Weiler Campuses- location may vary based on need. The HRCM program is intended to assist high acuity patients transition from inpatient to outpatient care. The Outreach Specialist will aid patients in the program complying with scheduled appointments and will help patients engage and comply with their onsite and offsite psychiatric treatment. When needed, the Outreach Specialist will perform home visits to foster engagement. The Outreach Specialist will aid in initial patient engagement, outreach efforts and accompanying patients to appointments as needed. The HRCM program is a component of the Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence award. This is a 100% grant funded position. This position requires travelling to other locations based on departmental needs Requirements: High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's degree preferred Possess a certification from, or are provisionally certified as, a New York Certified Peer Specialist by an OMH-approved Certified Peer Specialist certification program; Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to find creative solutions to challenges. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel. Peer Specialists/Advocates who hold a credential from a certifying authority recognized by the Commissioner of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (Certified Recovery Peer Advocate) are eligible to work in MHOTRS programs provided they qualify for and obtain provisional OMH Peer Certification or Credentialing within 12 months of being hired. It is expected that, within a reasonable amount of time, they will then complete full OMH Peer Certification or Credential their work experience hours post provisional certification/credentialing Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.