CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
About the role
RISE Housing and Support Services has opportunities for empathetic, dedicated, and compassionate individuals to provide peer support to residents of our Riverview program in Corinth, NY. A successful candidate will be able to assist residents in cultivating the skills they need to build self-confidence and gain independence. This individual must have the ability to utilize their lived experience to appropriately respond to the needs of sensitive populations, such as those recovering from mental health, substance use, and/or homelessness.
Responsibilities
- Supporting goal creation and implementation
- Engaging in skill development
- Modeling coping techniques
- Advocating for effective services
Qualifications
- Experience working with sensitive populations
- NYS Peer Support Specialist Certification required
- An ability to operate independently, think on your feet, and follow your training
- Excellent conflict management and dispute resolution skills
- Strong interpersonal boundaries
- Our shared belief system in areas such as respect, compassion, and inclusion
Pay
Peer Support Specialist A rate of $21.67 per hour with a 36 hour workweek. $1500 bonus after 6 months of employment.
Benefits
- In your 1st year, earn up to 2 weeks of vacation, enjoy up to 9 paid holidays, 3 weeks of combined sick and personal time, and a day off for your birthday
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and many other benefits
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule
36 hour workweek.
To join our growing non-profit in a role that supports one of our newest buildings and the tenants that live there, submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.