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Access: Supports for Living Peer Specialist in Monticello, New York
Overview: Access: Supports for Living is seeking Part-time Peer Specialists in Monticello, NY.
The Peer Specialists 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 individuals 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.
Major Skills Required to perform the job: Computer Skills Organizational Skills Empathy Lived Experience
Qualifications: 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
Requirements: 1 year related experience Valid NY State Driver License Own Car ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK.
Shift, Salary, and Benefits: This is a Part-time position 10-25 hours a week, shift varies, $18.50 hour, Benefits include: Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and 401K/Retirement.
To apply go to https://accesscareers.ttcportals.com/