Job description
*Sign on bonus available!
The Peer Specialist is responsible for providing outreach and support to peers in the community that fosters community integration, engagement in needed services, and personal empowerment.
- Utilize various outreach strategies that encourage peers to engage with others and utilize available services and supports
- Refer participants to needed services, including behavioral and physical health care, employment, financial supports, education, and social activities that promote community integration
*Sign on bonus available for some positions after successful completion of an Introductory Period.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Application Question(s):
- Successful candidate must self-identify as a person with lived experience with challenges resulting from a diagnosis of a mental illness or a co-occurring chemical dependency disorder. Please do NOT disclose your qualifying experience(s); however, if you meet this criteria, please respond with "I meet this qualification."
- Successful candidates are required to become OMHNYS Peer Certified within 6 months of hire. If you currently hold this certification, please indicate that here.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYS Driver License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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