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Committee approves pay grade and six county positions for certified peer specialists
Summary
The committee approved setting certified peer specialists at the same pay grade as senior caseworkers and authorized six budgeted county positions to replace contracted peer services; presenters explained training, hours and the program's role in reducing hospital admissions.
Chautauqua County’s Human Services Committee approved setting the salary/pay grade for certified peer specialists to match the county's mental hygiene senior caseworker and authorized six budgeted positions to replace contracted services.
Trish McClanahan, deputy director for the Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, told the committee certified peer specialists use their lived experience to help…
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