Mental Health Advocate

7 days ago


New York, New York, United States Pride Health Full time
Job Summary

Pride Health is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Certified Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health challenges, promoting recovery, and fostering a supportive community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Facilitate engagement with teams by building strong relationships with participants and families.
  • Conduct outreach activities to promote community awareness of available services and encourage help-seeking.
  • Develop authentic relationships with individuals and families through empathy, sharing experiences, and active listening.
  • Discuss various frameworks for understanding life experiences, including psychosis.
  • Listen to, understand, and make space for complex personal stories of recovery and resilience.
  • Advocate with and for participants on the team and in the larger community.
  • Collaborate with participants to clarify personal visions and develop wellness toolkits.
  • Support participants in strengthening self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the team.
  • Promote a youth-friendly approach and use recovery-oriented language to positively influence team culture.
  • Operate from a belief in human potential to grow.
  • Maintain open and frequent communication with the team, reporting safety and other concerns as necessary.
  • Document notes from visits with participants.
Requirements
  • Certification as a Peer Specialist required (CRPA, CRPA-P, NYCPS, or NYCPS-P).
  • Minimum High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Ability to travel to client residences and community centers required – up to 75%.
  • Ability to utilize MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience working in behavioral/mental health field required.
  • Experience with self-help activities, peer support, or peer advocacy programs required.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to document and translate participant needs with a trauma-informed and culturally competent lens.
  • Lived experience with mental health challenges preferred, not required.
  • Ability to relate well with young people experiencing mental health challenges.
  • Understanding of the community and available community resources.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
What We Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate of $24.00/hour (40 hours/week).
  • Flexible scheduling options, including 5 days a week with 8-hour shifts.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, supplemental coverage, 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, and employee assistance program.


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