In-Home Peer Support Specialist – Bronx

ACMH INC; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 28.929 - 29.232; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A community mental health organization in New York is seeking a Peer Program Specialist to assist clients in developing daily living skills and achieving their mental health recovery goals. The role involves direct client interactions, teaching essential life skills, and providing support in a dedicated space. Candidates should have lived experience with mental health services and may benefit from related certifications. This position offers part-time hourly work with a commitment to equity and community wellbeing.

Qualifikationen

• Lived experience receiving mental health services, preferably as a past or current participant.
• Commitment to assist others in mental health recovery through sharing personal experiences.

Aufgaben

• Teaches clients skills for maintaining personal hygiene and apartment cleaning.
• Monitors and documents clients' living conditions and medication self-administration.
• Assists clients in building self-advocacy skills and supports recovery goals.

Kenntnisse

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Basic computer and data entry skills

Ausbildung

High School diploma or G.E.D.

New York Certified Peer Program (NYCPS) certification

Jobbeschreibung

A community mental health organization in New York is seeking a Peer Program Specialist to assist clients in developing daily living skills and achieving their mental health recovery goals. The role involves direct client interactions, teaching essential life skills, and providing support in a dedicated space. Candidates should have lived experience with mental health services and may benefit from related certifications. This position offers part-time hourly work with a commitment to equity and community wellbeing.