Peer Specialist - ACT Team (Community Support)

Montefiore Medical Center; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a Peer Specialist to use lived experience to educate clients on coping strategies and to support their recovery goals. You will help build community networks and assist with linkage to services, advocacy, and empowerment for healthier outcomes.

Under the Program Manager, you will coordinate referrals, participate in rounds and trainings, and maintain records. NYS certification is required; a clean NYS driver’s license and bilingual ability are

Qualifications

• Must have NYS provisional or permanent certification as a peer specialist.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Clean NYS driver's license; bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Good verbal, writing and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Educate clients about coping strategies using personal experience.
• Help clients clarify rehabilitation and recovery goals.
• Assist with community integration and linkage to services.
• Coordinate referrals to community providers and follow-up.
• Maintain up-to-date records and participate in trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Time management

Verbal / written communication

Education

NYS peer specialist certification

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a Peer Specialist to use lived experience to educate clients on coping strategies and to support their recovery goals. You will help build community networks and assist with linkage to services, advocacy, and empowerment for healthier outcomes.

Under the Program Manager, you will coordinate referrals, participate in rounds and trainings, and maintain records. NYS certification is required; a clean NYS driver’s license and bilingual ability are