Peer Support Specialist

4 days ago

Hudson, United States MHA of Columbia-Greene Full time
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals pursuing mental health recovery and empowerment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meet with individuals to support their recovery and help identify their strengths and passions.
  • Accompany recipients of services to community participation opportunities.
  • Facilitate peer-led support groups to foster a sense of community and connection.
  • Accurately record services delivered to recipients.
  • Attend all scheduled supervision meetings to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
  • Complete all training requirements as directed by the Center to enhance your skills and knowledge.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of recipients of service, upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Requirements:

  • Must have or be able to obtain a NYS Peer Support Specialist Certification.
  • Current or former recipient of mental health services who is comfortable disclosing their own recovery path as part of their work.
  • Self-starter who works independently in the community and maintains professional relationships with staff, providers, and recipients.
  • A knowledge and understanding of mental health recovery principles and practices.
  • Ability to work with a diverse population of urban, suburban, and rural cultures and with community members from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
  • Must be able to work regularly outside the office and in the field to engage with clients.
  • Must have excellent verbal, written, communication, electronic, and interpersonal skills.
  • Regular and steady attendance is a requirement for all positions.
  • Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer:

  • Per diem benefits, including Telemedicine, Voluntary 401K plans, EAP, and NYS paid sick leave.
  • A dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization committed to providing education and advocacy, and enhancing the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant's sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, ancestry, ethnic group identification, ethnic background, traits historically associated with race, reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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