Children's Transition & Peer Specialist - Care Coordinator

Access: Supports for Living • Middletown, NY

12d

About The Position

This split position works in the care management program with adults, as well as children and families receiving care management services. In the adult peer-support role, the specialist works with individuals receiving care management and collaborates with the care managers serving enrolled members. Using lived experience of recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges, the Peer Specialist supports, mentors, and empowers individuals on their recovery journeys. The role offers hope, advocacy, and guidance through shared experiences and helps people develop skills and pursue personal goals related to wellness, stability, and independence.

In the children and family transition role, the specialist works with families and children who need care management services. The role assists children with applying for and receiving “Family of One” Medicaid, which may otherwise be denied because of their parents’ income or resources, and connects children and families with community resources and additional services. The position is based in Middletown, NY, pays $20.00 per hour, and offers 40 flexible hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Peer Specialist or Peer Advocate, or eligibility and willingness to obtain certification within a required timeframe.
• Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery and willingness to share that experience professionally and supportively.
• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, other health systems, and community resources.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with families, children, and adults.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and advocacy skills to help individuals and families navigate complex systems.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Dependability, professionalism, and ability to maintain healthy boundaries.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults receiving care management services.
• Collaborate with care managers who provide services to enrolled members.
• Use lived experience of mental health and/or substance use recovery to support, mentor, and empower individuals.
• Provide peer support by sharing behavioral health and substance use recovery experiences to inspire hope and demonstrate that recovery is possible.
• Help individuals develop skills and achieve personal goals related to wellness, stability, and independence.
• Work with children and families who need care management services.
• Assist children in applying for and receiving “Family of One” Medicaid.
• Connect children and families to community resources and additional services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED