Certified Peer Specialist Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Sep 24, 2024 Share: share to e-mail Apply Now Save JobSaved Description Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Hours: M-F Rate of pay: $20-$22 As a Certified Peer you will: + Inspire hope, welcome everyone to the services with warmth and caring + Promote empowerment and self-determination + Provide opportunities for everyone to practice self-efficacy through activities that emphasize the acquisition, development, and enhancement of life skills + Build relationships based on mutuality and shared perspective and provide support to bring about a desired social or personal change + Focus on the strengths of each individual + Work in partnership with everyone receiving services and the providers of those services A Peer Specialist will also: + -Be a Resource Connector - Promote self-advocacy and self-sufficiency + -Be an Ally and Confidant - Share related experiences + -Be a Role Model and Mentor - A social bridge into recovery + -Be a Problem Solver and Planner - Help to resolve personal and environmental obstacles to recovery , while facilitating the interpretation of an individual's treatment plan + -Be an Educator and Tour Guide - Provide information about the stages of recovery, while introducing individuals into the culture of recovery Qualifications: The qualified candidate will possess the following: -Personal and lived mental health and/ or recovery experience -Experience facing life challenges while coping with a mental health diagnosis -NY State Peer certification or capable of getting their certification within 1 year. Access offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage; an array of voluntary benefits (term life, whole life, identity theft protection and pet insurance); Healthcare and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts; employer paid Short Term Disability, LTD and AD&D; a matching 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, accelerated holiday pay and tuition assistance. ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK. Access: Network is an EEO employer-EEO, AAE, M/F/D/V Share: mail Apply Now