Peer Specialist

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Peer Specialist for a dynamic field-based care transition team. This role focuses on providing support, advocacy, and skill-building to foster independence and mental well-being. The ideal candidate will have lived experience with mental health and/or substance abuse services, showcasing their ability to empower others through personal stories. This full-time position offers a hybrid schedule, combining inpatient, home, and community visits, along with a competitive benefits package. If you are a self-starter with excellent follow-up skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in advocacy and behavioral health services preferred.
• Ability to use personal story for empowerment and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Engage participants in transition planning and needs assessment.
• Provide emotional and practical support during community transition.
• Advocate for participants' personal goals and address barriers.

Skills

Advocacy

Crisis Intervention

Independent Living Skills

Behavioral Health Services

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

New York State Certified Peer Specialist

Job description

Description

Ohel is seeking a Peer Specialist for a dynamic field-based care transition team. This role will provide support, advocacy, and skill-building to foster independence and mental well-being. The Peer Specialist will have lived experience utilizing mental health and/or substance abuse services (SUD).

Responsibilities

• Engage participants in transition planning and needs assessment.
• Conduct individual sessions focusing on prevention and independent living skills.
• Provide emotional and practical support during community transition.
• Resolve clinical issues impacting housing stability.
• Foster collaborative relationships with community providers.
• Advocate for participants' personal goals and address barriers.
• Provide crisis intervention and support services as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• New York State Certified Peer Specialist required
• Experience in advocacy and behavioral health services preferred
• Ability to use personal story for empowerment and recovery

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently as well as within a team and has excellent follow-up skills. This full-time position is located in Brooklyn, offers a hybrid schedule, with inpatient, home, and community visits required. Position includes a competitive benefits package.

Salary: $45,000

Additional Information

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