Peer Specialist
Ohel Children's Home and Family Services · Brooklyn, NY · 1 wk ago
OTHR$45k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Engage participants in transition planning and needs assessment
- Conduct individual sessions focusing on independent living and coping skills
- Provide emotional and practical support during community transition
- Foster and maintain collaborative communication with community providers and collaterals
- Advocate for participants' personal goals and address barrier to obtaining those goals
- Maintain comprehensive documentation following contact with clients and collaterals
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- New York State Certified Peer Specialist required
- Experience in advocacy and behavioral health services preferred
- Must have lived experience with mental health
- Ability to use personal story for empowerment and recovery
- The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently as well as within a team and has excellent follow up skills
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
Pay
$45,000
Schedule
Hybrid schedule offered, with inpatient, home and community visits required.