Peer Specialist

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services is seeking a Peer Specialist to support older adults with mental health challenges. This part-time role focuses on mentoring and providing non-clinical assistance to help individuals achieve long-term recovery. Ideal candidates will hold a HS Diploma or GED, be certified as Peer Specialists, and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have certification by OMH or OASAS as a Peer Specialist.
• Experience working with the behavioral health population is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face services connecting individuals to community recovery supports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with program policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Motivational Interviewing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Details

Description

Ohel is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide person-centered planning and delivery of services to older adults in their home. The Peer Specialist will have lived experience utilizing mental health. The Peer Specialist is responsible for mentoring individuals diagnosed with mental health disorders by providing supportive and skills-building service with a rehabilitation and recovery focus. Peer Support uses non-clinical assistance to achieve long-term recovery from Mental Health issues.

The Peer Specialist will provide face-to-face services to assist connecting individuals to community based recovery supports consistent with their treatment plan. The Peer Specialist maintains accurate and up-date records in accordance with the program's policies and procedures. The candidate demonstrates organizational and communication skills which would enable effective interaction with fellow team members, individuals/clients/families and the community.

Applicant must have knowledge of best practices of Motivational Interviewing, WRAP etc. HS Diploma or GED required. Must be certified by OMH or OASAS as a Peer Specialist with experience of working with behavioral health population. This part-time position is based in Far Rockaway.

Qualifications

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Part-time

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