Current jobs related to Peer Advocate Specialist - New York - Transitional Services for New York, Inc.

  • Peer Advocate Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Transitional Services for New York, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Peer Advocate SpecialistTransitional Services for New York, Inc. (TSINY) is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence.Job...

  • Peer Advocate Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Transitional Services for New York, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Peer Advocate SpecialistTransitional Services for New York, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Advocate Specialist to join our team at our Empowerment Center in Jamaica, NY.Job SummaryWe are looking for an individual with personal lived experience with the mental health system to provide support, encouragement, and assistance to...

  • Peer Specialist Advocate

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Services for the UnderServed Full time

    Job Title: Peer SpecialistJob Summary: We are seeking a Peer Specialist to join our team at Services for the UnderServed. The Peer Specialist will provide advocacy services to individuals with mental health diagnoses, a history of homelessness, and/or substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will have lived experience with the mental health system and be...

  • Peer Advocate

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York Full time

    Job Title: Peer AdvocateGoodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. is seeking a Peer Advocate to join our team.Job SummaryThe Peer Advocate will provide advocacy, support, and bridging services to individuals with mental illness to help improve their quality of life. This role will inspire individuals to become more hopeful about...

  • Peer Advocate Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Transitional Services for New York, Inc. Full time

    Job SummaryTransitional Services for New York, Inc. is seeking a Peer Advocate Specialist to provide support and encouragement to mental health consumers at our Empowerment Center in Jamaica, NY.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide peer counseling and mental health educationDevelop and lead information workshops and advocacy trainingAssist with entitlement workshops,...

  • Peer Advocate

    4 weeks ago

    New York, United States Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York Full time

    Job Title: Peer AdvocateGoodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. is seeking a Peer Advocate to join our team.Job Summary:The Peer Advocate will provide advocacy, support, and bridging services to individuals with mental illness to help improve their quality of life. This role will inspire individuals to become more hopeful about...

  • Peer Advocate

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York Full time

    Job Title: Peer AdvocateJob Summary:The Peer Advocate will provide advocacy, support, and bridging services to individuals with mental illness to help improve their quality of life. This role will inspire individuals to become more hopeful about their recovery and provide advocacy on their behalf. The Peer Advocate will also serve as a facilitator of...

  • Peer Advocate

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Full time

    Job DescriptionLenox Hill Neighborhood House is seeking a part-time Peer Advocate to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging with clients, building rapport, and supporting them in meeting their mental health, recovery, health, and wellness goals.The Peer Advocate will provide direct service to clients,...

  • Peer Advocate

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Full time

    Job Title: Peer AdvocateLenox Hill Neighborhood House is seeking a part-time Peer Advocate to join our multidisciplinary team. As a Peer Advocate, you will play a vital role in supporting our clients in achieving their mental health, recovery, health, and wellness goals.Job Summary:The Peer Advocate will provide direct service to clients, including case...

  • Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

    1 month ago

    New York, United States Montefiore Substance Abuse Treatment Program Full time

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled and motivated Certified Recovery Peer Advocate to serve as an Outreach Specialist for our Wakefield Recovery Center.The Wakefield Recovery Center offers evidence-based care for substance use disorders, integrating medications for addiction treatment with empirically-supported behavioral interventions and psychiatric...

  • Peer Advocate Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Transitional Services for New York, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Peer Advocate SpecialistCompany: Transitional Services for New York, Inc.Location: Jamaica, Queens, NYJob Type: Part-TimeSalary: $20.50/hourAbout the Role:We are seeking a Peer Advocate Specialist to join our team at Transitional Services for New York, Inc. The successful candidate will provide support, encouragement, and assistance to mental...

  • Peer Specialist Advocate

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Urban Pathways, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Peer SpecialistUrban Pathways, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing individualized support and services to our clients, empowering them to achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being.Responsibilities:Provide assessment,...

  • Peer Recovery Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a compassionate and experienced Peer Recovery Specialist to join our team at NYC Health + Hospitals. As a Peer Recovery Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance use disorder.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide peer counseling and support to patients in inpatient and...

  • Peer Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States PRIDE Healthcare Full time

    Job SummaryPride Health is seeking a highly skilled Peer Specialist to join our team in Brooklyn. As a Peer Specialist, you will work closely with individuals and families to provide support and guidance in their mental health journey.Key Responsibilities:Facilitate engagement with teams by building strong relationships with participants and families.Conduct...

  • Peer Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time

    Job SummaryNYC Health + Hospitals seeks a dedicated Peer Counselor to provide direct services to health consumers in various settings. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with staff, consumers, and caregivers to plan and implement treatment plans.Key ResponsibilitiesEmpower peers to advocate for themselves, resolve issues, and plan for their...

  • Family Peer Advocate

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Institute for Community Living Full time

    Job SummaryInstitute for Community Living is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Peer Advocate to join our team. As a Family Peer Advocate, you will play a vital role in supporting families caring for children with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a bridge between...

  • Youth Peer Advocate

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States Northeast Family Services Full time

    {"title": "Youth Peer Advocate", "description": "Job SummaryNortheast Family Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Peer Advocate to join our PRIDE team. As a Youth Peer Advocate, you will work collaboratively with clients to help them access their core strengths and realize their full potential.Our PRIDE team provides structured,...

  • Youth Peer Advocate

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States Northeast Family Services Full time

    Job Title: Youth Peer AdvocateAt Northeast Family Services, we are seeking a Youth Peer Advocate to join our PRIDE team. As a Youth Peer Advocate, you will work collaboratively with clients to help them access their core strengths and realize their full potential.Job SummaryThe Youth Peer Advocate will provide structured, consistent, strength-based...

  • Family Peer Advocate

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States AspireHopeNY Full time

    AspireHopeNY, Inc. is seeking a Family Peer Advocate to provide outreach, information, referrals, and advocacy services to families of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, social, and/or developmental disabilities.Key Responsibilities:Provide emotional support to families through phone and face-to-face meetings.Meet program-specific billable...

  • Peer Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Project Find Full time

    Job Title: Peer SpecialistProject FIND is seeking a Peer Specialist to join our Homeless In-reach program. The successful candidate will work with street homeless and sheltered individuals, helping them determine and prioritize their needs to develop person-centered plans.The Peer Specialist will also work with other organizations to obtain necessary...

Peer Advocate Specialist

5 months ago

New York, United States Transitional Services for New York, Inc. Full time
Transitional Services for New York, Inc., (TSINY) not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.
TSI is looking for a Peer Advocate Specialist for our Empowerment Center located in Jamaica (Queens), NY.

Position Salary: $20.50 / hour, Part-Time

Position Summary

Provide support, encouragement and assistance to mental health consumers. Promote those activities that foster recovery and empowerment by sharing their personal experiences, when appropriate, modeling self-help and wellness activities. Applicant required to have personal lived experience with the mental health system.

Essential Functions
  • Peer counseling
  • Mental health education
  • Information workshops
  • Advocacy training
  • Entitlement workshops
  • Housing-related services
  • Homeless outreach
  • Consumer rights education
  • Conflict resolution
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Cultural sensitivity training
  • Consumer governance/technical assistance
  • Self-help services
  • ADL training
  • Voter education/political action
  • Interpersonal skill development
  • Social network development
  • Telephone outreach
  • Be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • May require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file
  • documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities

High School diploma or a combination of education and relevant experience to total four years and graduate of a Peer Advocate training program. Applicant required to have personal lived experience with the mental health system.