Peer Leadership & Recovery Coach

ACMH-INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ACMH provides home-based peer support and recovery services in New York and seeks a Peer Program & Support Specialist to lead peer staff, deliver direct services, and promote recovery-oriented practices. The role covers training, group facilitation, and skills coaching in daily living within clients' homes.

The role involves coordinating monthly peer groups, teaching budgeting, meal planning, hygiene, and safety, and documenting progress.

Qualifications

• Requires NYCPS certification.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and advocacy to peer staff.
• Maintain ongoing support for peer staff including monthly groups (Zoom/in-person).
• Teach skills for personal hygiene, budgeting, shopping, meals, and housekeeping.
• Monitor apartment maintenance and alert supervisor of issues.
• Teach self-preservation and safety in living units.
• Administer the client cooking safety test and supervise self-administration of medication.
• Document services and client progress in a timely manner.
• Assist in building self-advocacy and recovery goals with clients.
• Attend training and other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Data entry

Lived experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

ACMH provides home-based peer support and recovery services in New York and seeks a Peer Program & Support Specialist to lead peer staff, deliver direct services, and promote recovery-oriented practices. The role covers training, group facilitation, and skills coaching in daily living within clients' homes.

The role involves coordinating monthly peer groups, teaching budgeting, meal planning, hygiene, and safety, and documenting progress.