Peer Program Specialist, Sabra Goldman House

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

Job summary

ACMH-INC is looking for a Peer Program Specialist to provide direct services to clients in their homes, particularly in skills of daily living. This position involves teaching and monitoring various life skills, ensuring safety, and supporting mental health recovery through personal experiences.

Qualified candidates should have lived experience in mental health services and preferably hold a High School diploma or equivalent. The role is part-time, requiring commitment to assist clients in their recovery journey and maintaining effective communication.

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a consumer of mental health services.
• Commitment to assist others in mental health recovery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach skills for maintaining personal hygiene.
• Monitor overall maintenance of apartments.
• Document services rendered and client progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry skills

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

New York Certified Peer Program (NYCPS) certification

Job description

Description

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

Position: Peer Program Specialist, Sabra Goldman House

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: 16 hours/week (either two 8‑hour days or four 4‑hour days)

Responsibilities

• Teach skills for maintaining personal hygiene, laundry and apartment cleaning.
• Monitor overall maintenance of apartments and alert program director of maintenance problems.
• Teach skills for budgeting, shopping, meal planning, preparation and clean‑up.
• Teach skills for self‑preservation, monitor living units for safety and cleanliness.
• Administer the client cooking safety test.
• Monitor, document and teach self‑administration of medication, according to program policy and procedures.
• Report incidents or behavioral changes in residents to supervisor.
• Teach travel skills and escort clients, where needed.
• Facilitate/co‑facilitate groups, as requested.
• Document services rendered and client progress in a timely manner.
• Assist in building self‑advocacy skills to effectively communicate with client’s supports and treatment team.
• Support recovery skill building goals to decrease frequency of contact with emergency services.
• Attend training and other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

Qualifications

Lived experience receiving mental health services such as past or current participation in 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.

Compensation

Peer Program Specialist (Single Site), Certified – P/T Hrly Salary: $22.07

Peer Program Specialist (Single Site), Non‑certified – P/T Hrly Salary: $22.00

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.