Peer Support Specialists will support individuals receiving services in transitioning from one setting to another (“bridging”). As such, they must be able to utilize experiential knowledge of mental health and mental health services to serve as role models and coach others to enhance their self-confidence, self-responsibility, personal growth, and independence.
Position Overview Reporting to Clinic Management, the Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CPRA) works within Success Community Care Clinic. The CPRA will provide face-to-face services to assist connecting individuals to community based recovery supports consistent with their treatment plan. The CPRA is responsible for mentoring individuals diagnosed with mental health, substance abuse, and co- occurring…
Family Peer Advocate LOCATION: Staff are expected to work remote out in the field in Nassau & Suffolk County (Staff are expected to report to West Babylon for meetings and supervisions, conduct field work) DEPARTMENT: Care Coordination QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum High School Diploma, obtain Family Peer Certification in the first 6 months of employment, some experience serving children…
Peer Specialist (ACT Team Member) REPORTS TO: Team Leader DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services HOURS: 35 hours per week Salary: $35,000.00 per year QUALIFICATIONS: Lived experience relevant to client population A valid and clean NY State driver license. Minimum 1 years of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health….
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Advocacy Specialist 1, SG-14, OR an Advocacy Specialist 2, SG-18, position in the Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services (OAPSS) to work as a Regional (Adult) Advocacy Specialist located at the Western New York Field Office. The salary grade to…
THIS POSITION HAS A $2,500 SIGN ON BONUS The Family Peer Support Advocate (FPA) will provide six Family Support Services: engagement, bridging and transition support, community connections and natural supports, self-advocacy and empowerment, parent skill development, and promoting effective family driven practice. This position assists the FPN program in providing services to families in the…
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Advocacy Specialist 1, SG-14, OR an Advocacy Specialist 2, SG-18, position in the Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services (OAPSS) to work as a Regional (Adult) Advocacy Specialist located at the Western New York Field Office. The salary grade to…
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Advocacy Specialist 1, SG-14, OR an Advocacy Specialist 2, SG-18, position in the Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services (OAPSS) to work as a Regional (Adult) Advocacy Specialist located at the Western New York Field Office. The salary grade to…
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Advocacy Specialist 1, SG-14, OR an Advocacy Specialist 2, SG-18, position in the Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services (OAPSS) to work as a Regional (Adult) Advocacy Specialist located at the Western New York Field Office. The salary grade to…
Overview The Family Peer Advocate provides a variety of services and support systems to families raising a child or young adults up to age 21 who is experiencing social, emotional, addiction, or behavioral health challenges in their home, school, community and/or placement. Family Peer Support Services (FPSS) are provided by a trained and credentialed Family…