Peer Recovery Specialist - Manhattan Treatment Apartment

ACMH INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

ACMH INC in New York, NY is seeking a Peer Program Specialist for the Manhattan Treatment Apartment (MTA). This role provides direct services to clients in their homes and supports training in daily living skills.

Lived experience with mental health, substance use, or homelessness services is required; NYCPS certification is preferred. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Strong written and verbal English communication and basic computer/data-entry skills are necessary.

Qualifications

• Lived experience with mental health, substance use, and/or homeless services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills for daily living, including hygiene, laundry, and cleaning.
• Monitors apartment maintenance and reports issues to supervisor.
• Teaches budgeting, shopping, meal planning, preparation and cleanup.
• Teaches self-preservation and safety in living units; monitors safety.
• Administers a cooking safety test.
• Monitors and teaches self-administration of medication per policy.
• Reports incidents or behavioral changes to supervisor.
• Teaches travel skills and escorts clients as needed.
• Facilitates or co-facilitates groups.
• Documents services and client progress in a timely manner.
• Supports self-advocacy and recovery goals.
• Attends trainings and other duties assigned by supervisory staff.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

NYCPS certification (preferred)

Job description

ACMH INC in New York, NY is seeking a Peer Program Specialist for the Manhattan Treatment Apartment (MTA). This role provides direct services to clients in their homes and supports training in daily living skills.

Lived experience with mental health, substance use, or homelessness services is required; NYCPS certification is preferred. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Strong written and verbal English communication and basic computer/data-entry skills are necessary.