Certified Peer Support Specialist

RISE Housing and Support Services; Town of Corinth (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

403(b) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

RISE Housing and Support Services in Corinth, NY is seeking empathetic Peer Support Specialists to assist residents in building self-confidence and independence within the Riverview program. The role leverages lived experience to respond to the needs of individuals recovering from mental health challenges, substance use, or homelessness, and to advocate for respectful, person-centered services.

The position offers a 36-hour workweek at $21.67 per hour, a $1500 sign-on bonus after six months,

Qualifications

• Experience working with sensitive populations.
• Ability to use lived experience to respond to residents' needs.
• Support residents in goal creation and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Supporting goal creation and implementation
• Modeling coping techniques
• Advocating for effective services
• Experience working with sensitive populations
• Operate independently and follow training
• Excellent conflict management and dispute resolution skills
• Foster respect, compassion, and inclusion

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Lived experience

Conflict resolution

Independent thinking

Job description

RISE Housing and Support Services has opportunities for empathetic, dedicated, and compassionate individuals to provide peer support to residents of ourRiverview program in Corinth, NY. A successful candidate will be able to assist residents in cultivating the skills they need to build self-confidence and gain independence. This individual must have the ability utilize their lived experience to appropriately respond to the needs of sensitive populations, such as those recovering from mental health, substance use, and/or homelessness.

RISE offers a Peer Support Specialist:

• A rate of $21.67 per hour with a 36 hour workweek
• $1500 bonus after 6 months of employment
• A generous time off package: In your 1st year, earn up to 2 weeks of vacation, enjoy up to 9 paid holidays, 3 weeks of combined sick and personal time, and a day off for your birthday
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and many other benefits
• An opportunity to start a new career in a growing organization that likes to promote from within
• A supportive team and the independence to own your role
• A family friendly atmosphere with wellness time, paid lunch hours, and recognition for your hard work and achievements

Overview of Job Responsibilities

• Supporting goal creation and implementation
• Modeling coping techniques
• Advocating for effective services
• Experience working with sensitive populations
• An ability to operate independently, think on your feet, and follow your training
• Excellent conflict management and dispute resolution skills
• Our shared belief system in areas such as respect, compassion, and inclusion

RISE Housing and Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

RISE Housing and Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.