Peer Specialist Location: Middletown, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Feb 21, 2025 Share: share to e-mail Apply Now Save JobSaved Description Location: Middletown, NY Rate of Pay: $16.00 Part time- 25 hours weekly Flexible weekdays, weekends Join Our Team as a Peer Specialist! Are you passionate about inspiring hope and empowering others on their journey to recovery? Do you want to make a meaningful impact by sharing your lived experiences and supporting individuals as they build their confidence and life skills? If so, we want to hear from you! What You’ll Do: + Inspire hope and promote self-determination. + Provide opportunities for individuals to develop and enhance life skills. + Build meaningful relationships based on shared experiences. + Help individuals overcome obstacles and celebrate their recovery journey. + Partner with individuals and service providers to support personal growth. As a Peer Specialist, You Will Be: + A Resource Connector– Helping individuals navigate services and promote self-advocacy. + An Ally and Confidant– Sharing personal experiences to foster connection and trust. + A Role Model and Mentor– Bridging the gap to recovery. + A Problem Solver and Planner– Assisting with challenges and treatment plan interpretation. + An Educator and Guide– Providing insight into recovery stages and culture. + A Life Coach– Encouraging exploration and personal development. What We’re Looking For: + Personal, lived experience with mental health and/or recovery. + Experience overcoming life challenges while managing a mental health diagnosis. + Peer certification is a plus but not required. + Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. + A valid driver's license. What We Offer: + Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision). + Voluntary benefits, including life insurance, pet insurance, and identity theft protection. + Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D. + Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and daycare. + Matching 403(b) retirement plan. + Generous paid time off and holidays. + Tuition assistance and accelerated holiday pay. Be a part of a team that believes in the power of recovery and the importance of peer support. Apply today and help change lives—including your own! ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK. EEO/AAE/M/F/D/V Share: mail Apply Now