Peer Support Specialist

3 days ago


Jackson Heights, New York, United States Apicha Community Health Center Full time
Peer Support Specialist - Jackson Heights

We are looking for a Peer Support Specialist to join our team at Apicha Community Health Center in Jackson Heights. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in promoting health equity and access to care for underserved and vulnerable populations.

The ideal candidate will have high school diploma/GED with 2 years of working experience, strong socio-cultural identification with the target population or experience in working with them, and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

This full-time position involves conducting outreach and engagement activities, providing enrolled clients with additional social support, and assisting the Support Services team with tasks such as appointment assistance, accompaniment, follow-up on care plans, emotional support, and documentation of services in designated database systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS under supervision of the Program Manager for Support Services.
  • Assist in executing support service plans, including accompaniment to appointments, coaching, entitlements reassessment, logistics for plan adherence reminders, transportation, and childcare arrangements.
  • Link clients to primary care, assist with specialty referrals, field-base outreach for lost to follow-up clients, and conduct home visits.
  • Track and document client program participation, maintain client-related records, and perform other activities as assigned.

Apicha Community Health Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, health insurance coverage, flexible spending account, life insurance, and employee assistant program.

Estimated Salary: $48,000 - $58,000 per year.



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