The Peer Specialist is an active member of the Residential Housing Division working within a community congregate care setting in which the 3 bed Crisis Respite program resides. Peer Specialist will work closely with the program manager/supervisor and other paraprofessionals within the program. The Peer Specialist will function as a role model to peers; exhibiting…
Job Specifics Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have demonstrated interpersonal communications skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to and effectively work with recipients of mental health services AND two years of active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs, or recipient run organizations or similar experiences or programs. Duties…
Required Education: HS diploma or GED; Complete 46 hours of training; 500 hours of volunteer or paid experience as a peer advocate; complete 25 hours of supervision by a Qualified Health Professional; has a provisional certification (CPRA-P), and then a full Recovery Peer Advocate Certification Core Responsibilities Modeling coping skills. Assisting with applying for benefits Accompanying…
or over 117 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. The ACT team provides an integrated set of evidence-based treatment, rehabilitation, case management, and support…
Venture Forthe is a leading health care agency in Western New York that operates on the fundamental premise that every individual has the right to make their own choices; we advocate for the needs and goals of our clients. The clinical department at Venture Forthe focuses on HCBS (Home and Community Based Services)/CORE (Community Orientation…
ABOUT ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF CHICAGO Founded in 1899 as one of Chicago’s original settlement houses, Association House has a 122-year history of meeting the most pressing needs of those in the communities we serve. Today, we provide comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs with bilingual competency in English and Spanish. With more than 30 programs encompassing…
NYAPRS PEER BRIDGER JOB DESCRIPTION 2023 Title: Peer Bridger Division: Peer Services Reports to: Ellen Healion, Director of Peer Bridger Services Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of the Peer Bridger Services, the Peer Bridger engages referred individuals who are residing in the Psychiatric Center and OMH Housing Programs. …
NYAPRS PEER BRIDGER JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Peer Bridger Division: Peer Services Reports to: Ellen Healion, Director of Peer Bridger Services Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of the Peer Bridger Services, the Peer Bridger engages referred individuals who are residing in the Psychiatric Center and OMH Housing Programs. Peer…
Reports to: Director, Access and Care Job Summary: The Peer role is critical in providing peer support, engaging individuals in need, and enhancing the interventions provided by the SOS program. Peers work collaboratively with SOS teams, offering their unique perspective and lived experience. They actively participate in outreach efforts to engage individuals in need…
The OASAS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate requires someone who is culturally aware and sensitive to the needs of the targeted population, possess excellent computer skills, be able to function as a part of a multidisciplinary team and understand therapy and group work rooted in evidenced based approaches for intervention and management strategies. Certified Recovery Peer…