Peer Specialist

Goodwill NYNJ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time off policy

Health, wellness resources

Robust health benefits

Retirement matching

Job summary

Goodwill NYNJ invites applications for a Peer Specialist supporting the PROS program. You will manage a small caseload, lead groups, and provide recovery‑oriented services to individuals with serious mental illness in a person-centered setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating services, documenting attendance, advocating for participant entitlements, and collaborating with staff. Must complete Peer Specialist training and credentialing; Spanish a plus; strong boundaries and basic computer

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Peer Specialist training program.
• Credentialing through the Academy of Peer Services mandatory.
• Spanish speaking a plus.
• Experience with mental health/substance use preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to 5 participants, including case management, collateral contacts, referrals, vocational assistance, and other needs.
• Lead/Co-Lead groups and activities, including community exploration trips and special events.
• Collaborate with staff and collaterals to coordinate services and advocate for participants.
• Attend supervision, staff meetings, and trainings; present cases for review.
• Share personal experiences to engender hope and recovery within the program.

Skills

Peer Specialist training

Spanish language

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate of Peer Specialist training program

Credentialing through Academy of Peer Services

Job description

The Peer Specialist working within a PROS program providing Peer Supports, person-centered and recovery oriented services to the PROS community. The Peer Specialist leads &/or co-lead groups and activities within the PROS community in support of recovery & rehabilitation model related to the treatment of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in a person-centered, recovery-oriented environment.This will be carried out as indicated by NYS OMH Part 512 Regulationsand Medicaid requirements.

The Awesome Things You'll Do

• Manage a caseload of up to 5 participants, including case management, collateral contacts, referrals, vocational assistance, and other needs, to coordinate services.
• Assist with the daily operation of the PROS programas needed
• Foster an atmosphere of congeniality that facilitates implementation and sustaining the basic philosophy of the PROS program and provide strength based recovery oriented services.
• Lead/ Co-Lead groups and activities as assigned, including community exploration trips and special events. Document participant attendance when needed
• Share personal experiences to engender a sense of hope and recovery within the program.

• Collaborate and consult with staff, other providers and identified collaterals [family/friends] to ensure coordination of service.
• Assist participants with entitlements and concrete services; acts as an advocate on participant’s behalf
• Attends and participates in weekly supervision, weekly staff meetings and periodic in-service trainings.
• Presents issues/cases for review at Clinical Team Meetings and PROS Administrative Meeting.

• Attain and maintain competency in Wellness Self-Management and other evidenced based practices as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Activities are subject to change / be added to meet business needs with management approval.

Our Must Haves

• Graduation from a Peer Specialist training program.
• Credentialing through the Academy of Peer Services mandatory.
• Spanish speaking a plus.
• Experience with mental health/substance use preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

• Must be able to maintain appropriate boundaries with participants and utilize supervision to address conflicts.

Special Working Conditions

• Field work may be necessary, i.e. escorting participants to appointment for benefits, medical, etc. Must be able to utilize public transportation for travel. Must be able to climb stairs.

What We Offer

• Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
• Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
• Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
• Retirement matching programs and contributions
• Transit and commuter benefits

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