Peer Support Specialist
Core
Provide one-on-one coaching, lead group activities, and conduct community field work to support individuals with severe mental illness in achieving personal goals and accessing resources.
Role type
Peer Support Specialist
Builds
Coordinated, longitudinal outpatient care for severe mental illness patients
Domain
Behavioral health / Severe Mental Illness care
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
NYS Certified Peer Specialist certification, personal recovery experience, coaching and motivational skills, group facilitation, knowledge of NYC mental health systems, trauma-informed care approach
Preferred skills
Experience supporting individuals with substance use challenges, ability to model effective coping strategies
Technologies
Google Suite, EHR documentation
Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one coaching to support members' personal goals, Plan and lead group activities that encourage participation, Help members access and navigate community resources, Conduct field work in the community including home check-ins, Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure coordinated support
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC