Peer Program Specialist: Housing & Recovery Coach

Acmh; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ACMH is seeking a Peer Program Specialist to deliver direct in-home services to clients at Manhattan and scattered sites. The role involves teaching daily living skills, coordinating with the program director, and documenting client progress.

It requires lived experience with mental health or related services and offers a solid benefits package. The position is full-time and part of ACMH's commitment to serving vulnerable New Yorkers with equity and recovery support.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health, substance use, or homeless services; commitment to helping others regain recovery.
• NYCPS certification preferred.
• HS diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills for daily living (hygiene, laundry, cleaning).
• Monitors apartment maintenance and reports issues to supervisor.
• Teaches budgeting, shopping, meal planning, and budgeting for residents.
• Teaches self-preservation, safety, and cleanliness in living units.
• Administers client cooking safety tests.
• Monitors medication self-administration per policy.
• Reports incidents or behavioral changes to supervisor.
• Teaches travel skills and escorts clients as needed.
• Facilitates groups as requested and documents progress.
• Assists in building self-advocacy with supports and treatment team.
• Supports recovery goal achievement to reduce emergency service use.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ACMH is seeking a Peer Program Specialist to deliver direct in-home services to clients at Manhattan and scattered sites. The role involves teaching daily living skills, coordinating with the program director, and documenting client progress.

It requires lived experience with mental health or related services and offers a solid benefits package. The position is full-time and part of ACMH's commitment to serving vulnerable New Yorkers with equity and recovery support.