Certified Peer Support Specialist

Horizon Peers; Town of Fulton (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Peers in the Town of Fulton, NY is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges. The role relies on personal experience to offer emotional support, share resources, and facilitate recovery-oriented activities within the community.

Strong communication skills and empathy are essential for building trust and empowering participants on their path to recovery.

Qualifications

• Uses personal experience to provide emotional support.
• Shares resources to aid recovery.
• Facilitates recovery-oriented activities in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges.
• Offer emotional support using lived experience.
• Facilitate recovery-oriented activities and share resources with participants.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Peer experience

Education

Peer Support Certificate

Job description

Seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges. The ideal candidate will use personal experience to offer emotional support, share resources, and facilitate recovery-oriented activities. Strong communication skills and empathy are essential. Join us to make a positive impact in our community.
PEER SUPPORT CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.