Peer Specialist

St.Vincent's Hospital Westchester; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St.Vincent's Hospital Westchester is seeking a Peer Specialist to act as a role model, advocate and not only provide peer supports but also assist participants in regaining independence. The role emphasizes personal recovery, coping skills, and helping clients access services within the community.

The position involves facilitating recovery groups, supporting a safe SI PROS space, and contributing to meal services while collaborating with the program manager and SI PROS team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Valid driver's license in good standing required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and database navigation required.

Responsibilities

• Model recovery and provide peer supports for participants.
• Facilitate recovery groups based on established curricula.
• Assist participants in regaining independence and monitoring progress.
• Support SI PROS community space, ensuring safety and a supportive environment.
• Assist with meal services at SI PROS.

Skills

communication skills

interpersonal skills

teamwork

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates/Bachelor's/Peer certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database navigation

Job description

The Peer Specialist is an active member of the SI PROS Team and works closely with the program manager. The Peer Specialist will function as a role model to peers; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; serve as a consumer advocate, providing consumer information and peer supports for participants. The Peer Specialist performs a wide range of tasks to assist participants in regaining independence within the community, learning and practicing new skills, helping participants monitor their progress, modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies, supporting them in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services, facilitating recovery groups based on established curricula, and assisting participants in any area they require help. The Peer specialist has an important role in supporting the SI PROS community space, ensuring safety and supportive environment. The Peer specialist will assist with meal services at SI PROS.

Additional Requirements

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Minimum one year experience in the behavioral health services or in the mental health setting

Long hours sitting and using computer and/or office equipment.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required; Associates, Bachelor's degree or Peer certificate preferred.

Valid driver's license in good standing required

Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, WORD, Excel, PowerPoint) and database navigation required.