Peer Program Lead & Recovery Support Specialist

ACMH, INC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

ACMH, INC. in New York offers a Peer Program & Support Specialist role focused on delivering in-home training and peer support within the organization.

The position emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and ensuring peer staff integrate recovery-oriented practices effectively. Responsibilities include facilitating group sessions, teaching daily living skills, supervising self-care, and maintaining client progress records.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health recovery or related services.
• NYC Peer Program certification is required.
• 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 to support their professional development and recovery-oriented practice.
• Facilitate monthly peer groups via Zoom and in-person, supporting connection and supervision.
• Teach skills for daily living: hygiene, budgeting, shopping, meals, housekeeping.
• Monitor apartment maintenance and report issues to the program director.
• Document services and client progress in a timely manner.
• Escort and teach travel skills as needed; coordinate/group facilitation.
• Assist in building self-advocacy skills to communicate with supports and treatment teams.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

English communication

Advocacy

Education

NYC Peer Program certification

High School diploma or GED

Job description

ACMH, INC. in New York offers a Peer Program & Support Specialist role focused on delivering in-home training and peer support within the organization.

The position emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and ensuring peer staff integrate recovery-oriented practices effectively. Responsibilities include facilitating group sessions, teaching daily living skills, supervising self-care, and maintaining client progress records.