Provide direct support and connection to services for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders. Act as a mentor, resource connector, and life coach to facilitate recovery and promote self-sufficiency in community settings.
Requirements summary
Requires personal lived experience with mental health or recovery and strong organizational and communication skills. NY State Peer certification or Provisional Certification is preferred.
professional certificateMulti-taskingMentoringEmpowermentCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingComputer proficiencyRecovery supportOrganization skillsCrisis interventionMental health supportCase managementSelf-advocacySubstance use disorder supportLife coachingHealthcare systems knowledge
Job description
At Access
Supports for
Living and our
Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be.
Job
Title:
Peer
Specialist
Location:
Middletown,
NY
Pay: $17.50
Hours: 25
Overview
OF
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITES: Provide direct services to people with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorder. Support and connect individuals with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders to a broad range of services essential to successful living in a community setting.
PRIMARY
Functions:
Inspire hope, welcome everyone to the services with warmth and caring
Promote empowerment and self-determination
Provide opportunities for everyone to practice self-efficacy through activities that emphasize the acquisition, development, and enhancement of life skills
Build relationships based on mutuality and shared perspective and provide support to bring about a desired social or personal change
Focus on the strengths of each individual
Work in partnership with everyone receiving services and the providers of those services
Offer living proof of the transformative power of recovery and encourage the celebration of recovery achievements.
Additional
Functional /
Organizational
SUPPORT:
Work regularly in the community and in client’s homes.
Be a Resource Connector - Promote self-advocacy and self-sufficiency
Benefits
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical coverage
Tuition assistance
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Short term disability
Pet insurance
Long term disability
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Identity theft protection
Whole life insurance
Term life insurance
Healthcare flexible spending account
Daycare flexible spending account
Be an Ally and Confidant - Share related experiences
Be a Role Model and Mentor - A social bridge into recovery
Be a Problem Solver and Planner - Help to resolve personal and environmental obstacles to recovery, while facilitating the interpretation of an individual's treatment plan
Be an Educator and Tour Guide - Provide information about the stages of recovery, while introducing individuals into the culture of recovery
Be a life coach – support individuals through challenges arising from everyday activities and encourage the exploration of different activities
Qualifications
AND
Attributes:
Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi- task
Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
Knowledgeable and skilled in understanding and educating others on healthcare, healthcare systems, healthcare reform, pathways to care, and communication with community providers.
Effective decision-making skills, demonstration of creativity in problem-solving, and influential leadership skills.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Familiar with hospital resources, community resources and other related entities.
Proficient computer skills
Education
AND
Experience:
Personal and lived mental health and/ or recovery experience
Experience facing life challenges while coping with a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis
NY State Peer certification or Provisional Certification preferred
Bilingual
English/Spanish is a plus
Physical
Characteristics:
Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
Able to work in open space floor plan
Must be capable to move throughout work day and work with people in the community (people we serve and providers)
Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans
