Peer Program & Recruitment Specialist

ACMH INC•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ACMH is committed to the mental and physical wellbeing of vulnerable New Yorkers and is a leader in the provision of outreach and engagement, care management, rehabilitation, crisis support, and supportive housing. ACMH is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and seeks to promote actionable change to create an intentional culture of equity at individual, interpersonal and institutional levels.

Requirements

Lived experience receiving mental health services such as past or current participant of behavioral health, substance or homeless services; commitment to assist others in attaining their mental health recovery goals in part through sharing own personal lived experiences.
Completion of New York Certified Peer Program (NYCPS) certification required.
High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Basic computer and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the recruitment and hiring of peers including outreach to peer organizations, resume screenings, conducting interviews and recommending candidates for employment at ACMH programs.
Leading and supporting recruitment and hiring efforts for peer staff by promoting peer roles and ensuring equitable, recovery-oriented hiring practices that prioritize lived experience and alignment with peer support values.
Teaching skills for maintaining personal hygiene, laundry and apartment cleaning.
Monitoring overall maintenance of apartments and alerting program director of maintenance problems.
Teaching skills for budgeting, shopping, meal planning, preparation and clean-up.
Teaching skills for self-preservation, monitoring living units for safety and cleanliness.
Administering the client cooking safety test.
Monitoring, documenting and teaching self-administration of medication, according to program policy and procedures.
Reporting incidents or behavioral changes in residents to supervisor.
Teaching travel skills and escorting clients, where needed.
Facilitating/co-facilitating groups, as requested.
Documenting services rendered and client progress in a timely manner.
Assisting in building self-advocacy skills to effectively communicate with supports and treatment team.
Supporting recovery skill building goals to decrease frequency of contact with emergency services.
Attending training and other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.