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Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey seeks a part-time Peer Advocate to provide support and advocacy for individuals with mental illness. This role emphasizes community connection and wellness, requiring lived experience with mental health challenges. Responsibilities include facilitating self-help groups and advocating for participant needs, following departmental policies and procedures.
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc.
Job Description Form
Position Title: Peer Advocate (Part-Time)
Location: 384 E. 149th Street, Bronx
Reports To: Director of Peer Services
Cost Center: 54010
General Purpose: The Peer Advocacy Leadership (PAL) program is a consumer-led mental health initiative.
The PAL program provides peer supports to individuals diagnosed with mental illness to promote independence and community connection.
Peer staff teach self-advocacy and how to access community resources. They provide direct services, including skills training and peer counseling, aiming for wellness and community integration. Services are delivered in office, community, and partner settings.
Essential Functions: Core responsibilities include:
Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
Scope of Responsibility & Positions: Not applicable.
Supervised: Not applicable.
Special Working Conditions: Some community field visits required; ability to travel via public transportation.