Peer Specialist

2 days ago


New York, New York, United States Services for the UnderServed Full time
Job Title: Peer Specialist

We are seeking a Peer Specialist to join our team at Services for the UnderServed (S:US). As a Peer Specialist, you will work with individuals who have experienced mental health challenges, providing advocacy, support, and guidance to help them achieve their recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide advocacy services to individuals with mental health diagnoses, histories of homelessness, and/or substance use disorders.
  • Develop and facilitate peer support groups for agency consumers.
  • Act as an advocate for consumers, encouraging and supporting self-advocacy.
  • Interface with representatives from Probation/Parole to encourage consumer compliance with requirements and facilitate communication.
  • Provide outreach intervention and referral services through the distribution of materials, information, education, and prevention messages to consumers in their homes and/or in group settings.
  • Promote problem-solving and decision-making skill development, particularly in the areas of drug use, sexual risk reduction, and medical treatment.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • One year work experience in a shelter or related setting, preferably using the recovery model.
  • Must have lived experience with the mental health system and willingness to share personal experience appropriately and respectfully.
  • Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Peer Certification preferred.
  • A respect for, and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis preferred.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including empathic listening and responding preferred.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Company Overview:

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential, and continuous quality improvement.


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