ACT Certified Peer Specialist — Empower Recovery

Access, Inc.; Valley Cottage (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is seeking an ACT Certified Peer Specialist to bring lived experience into recovery-focused care. You will work within a mobile, multidisciplinary team, delivering services in participants' homes and community settings to support housing, employment, relationships, wellness, and recovery.

The role requires a NYS Certified Peer Specialist (provisional accepted), a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and strong communication and boundaries.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health challenges and recovery orientation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, writing, organizational, and telephone skills.
• Ability to prioritize, adapt to changing needs, and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong professional boundaries and sound judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, training and professional development.
• Genuine belief in the strengths and potential of the individuals we serve.

Responsibilities

• Use lived experience to inspire hope and support participants in their recovery journeys.
• Partner with participants, families, team members, and community providers.
• Manage an assigned caseload and serve as chart manager for designated participants.
• Provide direct support, education, information, and skill-building services.
• Bring participant perspective to treatment planning and team discussions.
• Coach, educate, and empower participants to exercise voice and choice.
• Advocate for participant preferences, strengths, goals, and choices.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, trainings, and care coordination.
• Support crisis intervention and other ACT services as part of the team.
• Contribute to quality improvement via participant feedback and insights.
• Maintain progress notes, assessments, and treatment plans in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and agency policies.

Skills

Lived experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Telephone skills

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Boundaries and judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

New York State Certified Peer Specialist

Job description

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is seeking an ACT Certified Peer Specialist to bring lived experience into recovery-focused care. You will work within a mobile, multidisciplinary team, delivering services in participants' homes and community settings to support housing, employment, relationships, wellness, and recovery.

The role requires a NYS Certified Peer Specialist (provisional accepted), a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and strong communication and boundaries.