Peer Specialist
About The Position
RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full-time Peer Specialist to join the Forensic Assertive Treatment Program in Queens, NY. In this role, you will supervise and provide direct services with a focus on recovery on a mobile, multi-disciplinary treatment team for persons with severe and persistent mental illness. Our Forensic Assertive Community Treatment teams provide a full suite of treatment to individuals in recovery from serious mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system. FACT services aim to prevent relapse, teach valuable life skills, provide assistance, and connect individuals with essential resources so they can focus on stabilization and thrive in the community. As a part of our FACT team, you’ll be working as a collaborative, mobile, multi-disciplinary treatment team, both in the office and in the community.
Requirements
- Lived experience relevant to the client population.
- Current NYS license as a Peer Specialist and/or Youth Peer Advocate.
- A valid and clean New York State driver's license.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting.
- Fingerprinting, criminal record check, and approval from the NYS Office of Mental Health.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide direct services with a focus on recovery on a mobile, multi-disciplinary treatment team for persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Prevent relapse, teach valuable life skills, provide assistance, and connect individuals with essential resources.
- Focus on stabilization and thriving in the community.
- Work as part of a collaborative, mobile, multi-disciplinary treatment team, both in the office and in the community.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
- Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
- 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
- Long and Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- CALM App Subscription
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
- Comprehensive Paid Training
- Supplemental Accident, Illness, and Hospitalization Insurance
- Supplemental Pet Insurance
- Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
- Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
- Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
