Peer Specialist

Behavioral Health Middletown, New York


Description

Location: Middletown, NY
Rate of Pay: $16.00
Part time- 25 hours weekly Flexible weekdays, weekends    
Join Our Team as a Peer Specialist!
Are you passionate about inspiring hope and empowering others on their journey to recovery? Do you want to make a meaningful impact by sharing your lived experiences and supporting individuals as they build their confidence and life skills? If so, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

  • Inspire hope and promote self-determination.
  • Provide opportunities for individuals to develop and enhance life skills.
  • Build meaningful relationships based on shared experiences.
  • Help individuals overcome obstacles and celebrate their recovery journey.
  • Partner with individuals and service providers to support personal growth.

As a Peer Specialist, You Will Be:

  • A Resource Connector – Helping individuals navigate services and promote self-advocacy.
  • An Ally and Confidant – Sharing personal experiences to foster connection and trust.
  • A Role Model and Mentor – Bridging the gap to recovery.
  • A Problem Solver and Planner – Assisting with challenges and treatment plan interpretation.
  • An Educator and Guide – Providing insight into recovery stages and culture.
  • A Life Coach – Encouraging exploration and personal development.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Personal, lived experience with mental health and/or recovery.
  • Experience overcoming life challenges while managing a mental health diagnosis.
  • Peer certification is a plus but not required.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
  • A valid driver's license.

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision).
  • Voluntary benefits, including life insurance, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.
  • Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and daycare.
  • Matching 403(b) retirement plan.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Tuition assistance and accelerated holiday pay.
Be a part of a team that believes in the power of recovery and the importance of peer support. Apply today and help change lives—including your own!
    
 
ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK.  
    
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