Peer Trainer

Community Access • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Peer Trainer will develop and offer a series of workshops designed to help peer specialists learn about different specialties in peer work and practice the skills that different roles would require. This would help better prepare those who are interested in working with people who are experiencing mental health crises in a variety of settings such as: mobile crisis response teams; in hospitals; in crisis respite residences; street outreach; or on Intensive Mobile Treatment or Assertive Community Treatment Teams (IMT/ACT), and Intensive and Sustained Engagement Team (INSET) which often work with people with higher needs who may frequently be in crisis. The target populations for these trainings would be those enrolled in our Howie the Harp peer training program as well as for people already working in the peer field who would like to explore different types of jobs or hone skills in their current areas of practice.

Requirements

• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
• New York State Peer Certification, required (or obtained in the first year of employment).
• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, group facilitation and conflict resolution.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Show initiative and be responsible for follow through.
• Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develops and annually updates a curriculum of relevant trainings and workshops that cover the latest developments in NYC crisis response services and their best practices.
• Conduct trainings as scheduled.
• Group notes are completed within 48 business hours of the class meeting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees