Peer Specialist Location: Middletown, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Jun 14, 2024 Share: share to e-mail Apply Now Save JobSaved Description Location: Middletown, NY Rate of Pay: $15 Part time- 12.5 hours weekly Flexible weekdays, weekends Job Description : In this role you will: -Inspire hope -Promote empowerment and self-determination -Provide opportunities for individuals 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 the individual receiving services and the providers of those services -Offer living proof of the transformative power of recovery and encourage the celebration of recovery achievements 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 -Be a Life Coach - Support individuals through challenges arising from everyday activities and encourage the exploration of different activities. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess: -Personal and lived mental health and/ or recovery experience -Experience facing life challenges while coping with a mental health diagnosis -Professional peer certification not required but is a plus -Bilingual English and Spanish speaking is a plus -Valid Driver's License 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. To see all career opportunities with Access visit http://accessrealjobs.org . To learn more about Access and our services visit http://accesssupports.org . Like us on Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn. ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK. The Agency is a smoke free workplace and offers smoke free campuses for our employees, visitors, clients, and interns. EEO/AAE/M/F/D/V Share: mail Apply Now