Compassionate Peer Support Specialist

Horizon Peers; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Peers in Elmira, NY seeks a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges. You will draw on lived experience to offer emotional support, share resources, and facilitate recovery-oriented activities.

The ideal candidate holds a Peer Support Certificate, demonstrates strong communication and empathy, and can engage with diverse community members to promote wellbeing and resilience.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and empathy required.
• Experience providing peer support is a plus.
• Resilience and active listening.

Responsibilities

• Provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges.
• Share resources to aid recovery.
• Facilitate recovery-oriented group activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Peer Support Certificate

Job description

Horizon Peers in Elmira, NY seeks a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges. You will draw on lived experience to offer emotional support, share resources, and facilitate recovery-oriented activities.

The ideal candidate holds a Peer Support Certificate, demonstrates strong communication and empathy, and can engage with diverse community members to promote wellbeing and resilience.