Peer Specialist

Services For The Underserved, Inc. • New York, NY

1d • $18 - $19

About The Position

The Peer Specialist ensures the quality of care for consumers who are living with mental health problems, and provides harm reduction outreach and case management services. Boston Road Program - Bronx NY

Requirements

• Graduated of Howe the Harp or other Peer Specialist training program.
• High School degree preferred.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Harm Reduction Model is required.

Nice To Haves

• CASAC credential a plus.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with representatives from Probation/ Parole in order to encourage consumer compliance with requirements and facilitate communication.
• Act as an advocate for consumers as appropriate; encourage and support self- advocacy.
• Develop and facilitate a peer support group for agency consumers.
• Develop, with consumers, individualized strategies for reducing the negative consequences of drug use and not taking medication for mental illness.
• Provide outreach intervention and referral services through the distribution of materials, information, education and prevention messages to consumers in their homes and/or in group settings.
• Promote problem solving and decision making skill development, particularly in the areas of drug use, sexual risk reduction, and medical treatment.

Benefits

• Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
• We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
• S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected].

What This Job Offers

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