Peer Specialist

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services in Brooklyn, NY, seeks Peer Specialists for its Enhanced Respite Bed Program. This residential setting supports individuals in psychiatric crises who are working toward recovery; peers use their lived experience to help acclimate residents and develop transition plans toward the next stage.

Training will be provided. Prior peer experience or certifications are a plus, and part-time positions are available to support flexible scheduling and ongoing care in

Qualifications

• Previous peer experiences and/or certifications are a plus.
• Lived experience with psychiatric crises is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in acclimating to the home and developing a transition plan toward recovery.

Skills

Peer support

Lived experience

Job description

Ohel's Enhanced Respite Bed Program is looking for Peer Specialists. Peer Specialists are individuals who are able to use their lived experiences to help individuals in psychiatric crises. The position is in a residential setting located in the Borough Park section of Brooklyn. Peers will work with the individuals to acclimate to the home and work on a transition plan toward their next stage in recovery.
Training will be provided. Previous peer experiences and/or certifications are a plus. Part-time positions available.