Home-Visit Peer Support Specialist (Lived Experience)

ACMH, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

ACMH, Inc. is seeking a Peer Program Specialist for the East 144th Street site in The Bronx. The role provides direct in-home support, teaching daily living skills and assisting with recovery goals within a community-based program.

The position requires lived experience with mental health/substance use/homeless services, and completion of NYCPS certification is preferred. The schedule is Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, with hourly pay around $22.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health, substance use, or homeless services is required.
• New York NYCPS certification preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach skills for personal hygiene, laundry, and apartment cleaning.
• Monitor maintenance and report issues to supervisor.
• Instruct budgeting, shopping, meal planning, and food preparation.
• Teach self-preservation and monitor safety and cleanliness in living units.
• Administer and monitor medication self-administration per policy.
• Escort clients for travel and facilitate or co-facilitate groups as needed.
• Document services and client progress in a timely manner.
• Support client advocacy and communication with supports and treatment teams.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

ACMH, Inc. is seeking a Peer Program Specialist for the East 144th Street site in The Bronx. The role provides direct in-home support, teaching daily living skills and assisting with recovery goals within a community-based program.

The position requires lived experience with mental health/substance use/homeless services, and completion of NYCPS certification is preferred. The schedule is Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, with hourly pay around $22.