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Peer Specialist

Pride Global
locationNew York, NY, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Education
Full Time

Job Description

Job DescriptionSchedule

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The hybrid schedule typically includes 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, based on need.

  • This is a Full Time/Contract rolw with oportunity for extension

About the Location

This Client offers an outpatient day treatment program for chemically dependent adults, including counseling, support groups, and referrals.

The role involves engaging with teams by building strong connections with participants and families, conducting outreach activities to raise community awareness of S:US services, encouraging help-seeking, and sometimes serving as a bridge between team members and participants when there is ambivalence about treatment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Relationship Building: Build authentic relationships with individuals and families through empathy, active listening, and collaboration.
  • Creative Narratives: Share and explore diverse perspectives on life experiences, fostering understanding and resilience.
  • Advocacy: Support program participants by advocating within the community and the team.
  • Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to develop personal wellness plans, build life skills, and connect to resources.
  • Team Culture: Promote recovery-oriented language, youth-friendly approaches, and a positive, inclusive team environment.

Required Education and Experience

  • Pursuit of Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification required (Provisional certification acceptable).
  • Preferred lived experience with mental health challenges, particularly psychosis during youth.
  • Minimum two years of experience in peer support, advocacy, or self-help programs.
  • Ability to relate to and connect with young adults.

Benefits

Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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