Peer Advocate Specialist

3 hours ago


New York, New York, United States Transitional Services for New York, Inc. Full time
Job Title: Peer Advocate Specialist

Transitional 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 Summary

We are seeking a Peer Advocate Specialist to join our team at our Empowerment Center located in Jamaica (Queens), NY. The successful candidate will provide support, encouragement, and assistance to mental health consumers, promoting recovery and empowerment through personal experiences, self-help, and wellness activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide peer counseling and mental health education
  • Develop and lead information workshops and advocacy training
  • Assist with entitlement workshops, housing-related services, and homeless outreach
  • Provide consumer rights education, conflict resolution, and substance abuse counseling
  • Develop and implement cultural sensitivity training and consumer governance/technical assistance
  • Offer self-help services, ADL training, voter education, and interpersonal skill development
  • Develop and maintain social networks and provide telephone outreach
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent, plus a Peer Advocate training program
  • Personal lived experience with the mental health system
  • Ability to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to walk, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lift as required to file documents or store materials
What We Offer

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. offers a competitive salary of $20.50 per hour, full-time employment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.



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