Peer Program Specialist, 74 Avenue A

ACMH INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 30,403; Part time

Job summary

ACMH INC is seeking a Peer Program Specialist in Queens, New York, to provide direct service to clients, helping them develop daily living skills and managing personal recovery. Candidates must have lived experience as a consumer of mental health services. A supportive role with a focus on skill teaching and recovery goal achievement, this position requires strong communication abilities and preferably a High School diploma or G.E.D.

The role involves responsibilities such as teaching personal hygiene and daily living skills, monitoring living spaces, and assisting clients in their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Lived experience receiving mental health services, preferred past or current participant.
• Commitment to assist others in maintaining recovery goals.
• Completion of NYCPS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills for maintaining personal hygiene and cleaning.
• Monitors overall maintenance of apartments and alerts managers.
• Teaches budgeting, shopping, meal planning, and clean-up skills.
• Facilitates and documents group sessions as needed.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Basic computer and data entry skills

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

New York Certified Peer Program (NYCPS) certification

Job description

About this position

Description:

Lived experience as a consumer of mental health, substance use, and/or homeless services is required

Position: Peer Program Specialist, 74 Avenue A

Reports to: Program Director

Function: Provides direct service to clients in their homes, assisting with training in skills of daily living.

Location: Queens (Queens Village)

Schedule: Fridays through Mondays (9:00am-4:00pm)

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills for maintaining personal hygiene, laundry and apartment cleaning.
• Monitors overall maintenance of apartments and alerts program director of maintenance problems.
• Teaches skills for budgeting, shopping, meal planning, preparation and clean-up.
• Teaches skills for self-preservation, monitors living units for safety and cleanliness.
• Administers the client cooking safety test.
• Monitors, documents and teaches self-administration of medication, according to program policy and procedures.
• Report incidents or behavioral changes in residents to supervisor.
• Teaches travel skills and escorts clients, where needed.
• Facilitates/co-facilitates groups, as requested.
• Documents services rendered and client progress in a timely manner.
• Assists in building self-advocacy skills to effectively communicate with client's supports and treatment team
• Supports recovery skill building goals to decrease frequency of contact with emergency services
• Attends training and other duties as assigned by supervisory staff

Requirements

Lived experience receiving mental health services such as past or current participant of behavioral health, substance or homeless services; commitment to assist others in attaining their mental health recovery goals in part through sharing own personal lived experiences.

Completion of or on track to receive New York Certified Peer Program (NYCPS) certification preferred.

High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Basic computer and data entry skills.

Salary Information

$22 - $22.07 hourly wage

ACMH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status or citizenship status.