Per Diem Respite Peer Support Specialist

Community Access; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Access is seeking a Per Diem Respite Worker to support guests in a residential crisis program in New York City. You will provide individual and group supports, help plan and prepare meals, and handle referrals, intakes, and discharges to maintain a safe, recovery-focused environment.

Applicants should have lived experience with mental health systems, NYS Peer Certification (or within 90 days) and willingness to share experiences respectfully, plus a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience with the mental health system and willingness to share personal experience appropriately.
• NYS Peer Certification, or provisional level within 90 days of hire and full certification within one year of hire.
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Show initiative and be responsible for follow through.
• Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Available to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends and cover holidays as assigned.
• Able to navigate several flights of stairs repeatedly during shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group-based supports to guests.
• Meal planning and preparation.
• Process and prepare referrals, intakes, and discharges.
• Support daily program operations and documentation within 48 hours of contact.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical ability

Prioritization / deadlines

Teamwork / independence

Initiative / follow-through

Creativity / flexibility

De-escalation / problem solving

Microsoft Word / Excel

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Community Access is seeking a Per Diem Respite Worker to support guests in a residential crisis program in New York City. You will provide individual and group supports, help plan and prepare meals, and handle referrals, intakes, and discharges to maintain a safe, recovery-focused environment.

Applicants should have lived experience with mental health systems, NYS Peer Certification (or within 90 days) and willingness to share experiences respectfully, plus a high school diploma or GED.