Peer Specialist

Options for Community Living, Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

403(b) retirement plan with employer 


Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Initiatives

Paid Training & On-the-Job Training

Promotional Opportunities

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Options for Community Living, Inc. is seeking an Empowerment Specialist (Peer Specialist) to help tenants in self-advocacy and self-management from our Hempstead office.

The role features 17.5–21 hours per week, non-exempt pay, and a $18.00–$22.00 per hour range, with benefits and training opportunities. The ideal candidate will have an OMH-endorsed Peer Credential (YPA-C or NYCPS), read at an 8th-grade level or higher, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, plus a valid

Qualifications

• Must read at least 8th grade (Reading Level or higher).
• Interpersonal skills to motivate and assist others.
• Ability to communicate knowledgeably about local services and systems of care.
• Should have 1 year of active participation in mental health self-help or peer programs.
• Must hold an OMH-endorsed Peer Credential (YPA-C or NYCPS).
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance, and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coach and encourage tenants in self-advocacy and self-management.
• Provide frequent contact and monitoring of progress.
• Accompany tenants on clinical and supportive service appointments.
• Assist case managers during client interventions.
• Participate in case conferences.
• Assist with maintenance of binder/client files.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Interpersonal skills

Communication about local services

Peer experience (1 year)

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

OMH-endorsed Peer Credential (YPA-C or NYCPS)

Job description

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island.

*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for an Empowerment Specialist (Peer Specialist) to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Must be able to read and comprehend program materials (8th Grade Reading Level or higher).
• Must have adequate interpersonal skills in order to motivate and assist others.
• Must be able to communicate knowledgably about the local services and systems of care.
• Should be reflective of the population being served with 1 year of active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support or peer advocacy program or recipient run organizations or similar programs.
• Must hold an OMH-endorsed Peer Credential, either the Youth Peer Advocate Credential: YPA-C or the New York Certified Peer Specialist Certification: NYCPS.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

Our Benefits include:

• Generous PTO: Wellness, Vacation and Sick time
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement

Salary Range: $18.00/hour - $22.00/hour

Schedule: 17.5 - 21 hours/week

Location: In person based out of our Hempstead office, with field visits required.

Pay Type: Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

The Empowerment Specialist, Level 1, will coach and encourage tenants in self-advocacy and self-management. Provide frequent contact and monitoring of progress and accompany tenants on clinical and supportive service appointments. Assist case manager during client intervention and participates in case conferences and assist with maintenance of documentation/client files.

• Coach and encourage consumers in self-advocacy and self-management.
• Provide frequent contact and monitoring of progress.
• Accompany consumers on clinical and supportive service appointments.
• Assist case managers during some client interventions.
• Participate in case conferences.
• Assist with maintenance of binder/client files.

Salary Range

$18—$22 USD

Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.