Peer Advocate Specialist

4 weeks 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
  • Conduct consumer rights education and conflict resolution
  • Offer substance abuse counseling and cultural sensitivity training
  • Support consumer governance and technical assistance
  • Provide self-help services and ADL training
  • Engage in voter education and political action
  • Develop interpersonal skills and social networks
  • Perform telephone outreach and other related duties as required
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent, with a combination of education and relevant experience totaling four years
  • Graduate of a Peer Advocate training program
  • Personal lived experience with the mental health system
Work Environment

The Peer Advocate Specialist will work in a dynamic and supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. The successful candidate will be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation, and may require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day.



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