In-Home Peer Recovery Coach (Part-Time)

ACMH INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

ACMH is seeking a Peer Program Specialist to provide direct in-home training in skills of daily living for clients in Queens Village. The role emphasizes lived experience with behavioral health services, empowering clients to build independence and recovery skills.

The position is part-time, with a Friday–Monday schedule (9:00am–4:00pm). Certification in NYCPS is preferred, along with a high school diploma or GED and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Lived experience receiving mental health/substance use/homeless services, and a commitment to supporting others.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Completion of or on track to NYCPS certification preferred.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches daily living skills (hygiene, laundry, cleaning) in clients' homes.
• Monitors apartment maintenance and notifies supervisor of problems.
• Teaches budgeting, shopping, meal planning and preparation.
• Teaches self-preservation and maintains safety and cleanliness of living units.
• Administers the client cooking safety test.
• Monitors and documents self-administration of medication per policy.
• Reports incidents or behavioral changes to supervisor.
• Teaches travel skills and escorts clients when needed.
• Facilitates or co-facilitates groups as requested.
• Documents services and client progress in a timely manner.
• Supports self-advocacy and recovery goals, aiming to reduce emergency service contact.
• Attends training and other duties assigned by supervision.

Skills

Lived experience in mental health

English communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

New York Certified Peer Program (NYCPS) certification (preferred)

Job description

ACMH is seeking a Peer Program Specialist to provide direct in-home training in skills of daily living for clients in Queens Village. The role emphasizes lived experience with behavioral health services, empowering clients to build independence and recovery skills.

The position is part-time, with a Friday–Monday schedule (9:00am–4:00pm). Certification in NYCPS is preferred, along with a high school diploma or GED and strong English communication.