Compassionate Certified Peer Support Specialist

Horizon Peers; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Peers in Corning, NY is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges. This role relies on personal experience to offer emotional support, share resources, and facilitate recovery-oriented activities, with strong communication and empathy as essential skills.

Certification as a Peer Support professional is required to join a community-focused team.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid Peer Support Certificate.
• Experience using personal experience to offer emotional support is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and empathy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges.
• Share resources and facilitate recovery-oriented activities.
• Document progress and refer to additional services as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Peer Support Certificate

Job description

Horizon Peers in Corning, NY is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges. This role relies on personal experience to offer emotional support, share resources, and facilitate recovery-oriented activities, with strong communication and empathy as essential skills.

Certification as a Peer Support professional is required to join a community-focused team.