Home-Based Peer Recovery Coach

ACMH, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

ACMH, Inc. seeks a Peer Program Specialist (Scattered Site) to provide direct in-home services in The Bronx. The role trains clients in daily living skills, budgeting, cooking safety, and medication management under the Program Director.

Applicants should have lived experience with behavioral health or homeless services, a NYCPS certification preferred, and strong English communication. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with basic computer skills required.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health, substance use, or homelessness services.
• NYCPS certification preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills for daily living such as hygiene, laundry, and apartment cleaning.
• Monitors apartment maintenance and reports issues to supervisor.
• Teaches budgeting, shopping, meal planning, and cleanup.
• Teaches self-preservation and monitors safety and cleanliness of living units.
• Administers client cooking safety test and medication self-administration.
• Reports incidents or behavioral changes to supervisor.
• Teaches travel skills and escorts clients when needed.
• Facilitates groups and documents client progress.
• Supports self-advocacy and reduces emergency service usage.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

NYC Certified Peer Specialist certification (preferred)

Job description

ACMH, Inc. seeks a Peer Program Specialist (Scattered Site) to provide direct in-home services in The Bronx. The role trains clients in daily living skills, budgeting, cooking safety, and medication management under the Program Director.

Applicants should have lived experience with behavioral health or homeless services, a NYCPS certification preferred, and strong English communication. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with basic computer skills required.