Peer Specialist - 10087 - Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM at WellLife Network

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

21.38

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Peer Support, Crisis Intervention, Communication Skills, Mental Health Outreach, Community Resource Identification, Activity Planning, Role Modeling, Food Preparation, Training Participation, Documentation, Safety Coordination, Emergency Response, Consumer Interaction, Supervision, Team Collaboration, Record Keeping

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Details Job Location: Adult Crisis Residence (OMH) - Arverne, NY 11692 Education Level: High School Salary Range: $21.38 - $21.38 Hourly Make an Impact. At WellLife Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you’ll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day. POSITION SUMMARY: Responsibility for direct service with identified consumers, provide orientation and ongoing support in training’s, support activities, and maintain program records. This position may have supervised / unsupervised contact and or conversational interaction with consumers while working in the residences, day treatments and habilitation facilities. Responsibility for direct service with identified Respite Guest(s), provide orientation and ongoing support and training of activities for daily living, and documenting in program records/ EHR. This position may have supervised / unsupervised contact and or conversational interaction with guest(s) while working in the Crisis Residence. ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Responsible to coordinate evacuation and ensure guest safety in actual emergencies (i.e. fire drills). Essential functions of this duty include the ability to climb and descend stairs and assist others to do the same. This may include both verbal and physical prompting. 2. Provide peer support to Crisis Residence guest(s), including orientation to program environment, rules and regulations, managing new environment routine. 3. Escort consumers to necessary services, if appropriate. 4. Identify community resources. 5. Assist in mental health outreach efforts to target populations. 6. Participate in on site and off site activities with Respite Guest(s) 7. Attend staff meetings and other meetings as directed by supervisor(s). This will require the ability to travel to other sites. 8. Responsible for crisis intervention and incident reporting procedures. 9. Monitor and assist planning of daily activities and events. 10. Act as a role model for Respite Guest(s). 11. Assist/supervise with food preparation and clean up at Crisis Residence 12. Participate in training, in-services, and support activities for Peer Specialists. 13. Assist in linen care/laundry of linen and changing bedding after each guest departs. 14. Participate in OMH/ WellLife Network approved Orientations and Training. 15. This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties not mentioned, as assigned by supervisor. Job Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency diploma required and be an OMH-certified Peer Specialist/ OASAS-certified Peer Advocate. Have good communication skills, and have experience with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Demonstrates ability to work with mental health consumers required. What You’ll Gain Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience. Robust Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching). Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days. Wellness Program: Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support. Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities. Meaningful Work: Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families. Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values your contributions

Responsibilities

The Peer Specialist is responsible for providing direct service and support to consumers in a crisis residence, including orientation, training, and documentation. They also coordinate safety measures and participate in activities with guests.