Peer Specialist - Peer Run Recovery Center East at Association For Mental Health And Wellness | Riverhead, New York, United States | Rezi

Peer Specialist - Peer Run Recovery Center East at Association For Mental Health And Wellness

Peer Specialist - Peer Run Recovery Center East

Association For Mental Health And Wellness · Riverhead, New York, United States

1 weeks ago

Peer Specialist - Peer Run Recovery Center East

Association For Mental Health And Wellness · Riverhead, New York, United States

7 days ago
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About the Role

The MHAW Peer Support Line and Recovery Center East provide recovery-oriented, non-clinical peer services grounded in mutuality, shared lived experience, and trauma-informed support. This position is designed for an individual who identifies as being in recovery and is committed to using their lived experience to support others on their recovery journey.

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site coverage during scheduled hours: Mondays 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Wednesdays 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Fridays 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
  • Attend one (1) monthly team supervision (1 hour).
  • Attend one (1) weekly supervision with direct report.
  • Provide mutual peer support through the MHAW Peer Support Line by answering calls, providing active listening, offering encouragement, and supporting individuals in identifying their own recovery goals and strengths.
  • Provide follow-up calls, return voicemails, and maintain communication with individuals seeking peer support.
  • Provide individualized peer support and engagement to participants connected to Recovery Center East.
  • Build trusting, strength-based relationships with individuals by meeting them where they are and supporting self-directed recovery.
  • Assist participants in identifying resources, natural supports, community connections, and opportunities that promote wellness and recovery.
  • Facilitate and/or co-facilitate peer support groups, workshops, activities, and community-based events.
  • Assist with Recovery Center East programming, including participant engagement, outreach activities, and creating a welcoming recovery environment.
  • Support outreach efforts to increase awareness and utilization of Peer Support Line and Recovery Center East services.
  • Collaborate with the peer team and agency staff to support program goals and initiatives.
  • Respond to emails, communications, and program-related requests in a timely manner.
  • Attend supervision, team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

  • Progress toward or maintenance of New York Certified Peer Specialist-Provisional (NYCPS-P) certification.
  • A strong understanding of trauma-informed peer support principles.
  • A commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Basic computer, reading, and writing skills.
  • Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License.

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Reading skills
  • Writing skills

Location

  • Riverhead, NY

Work Type

  • Per Diem
  • Up to 15 hours per week
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Salary/Compensations

  • $18.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Paid sick time
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mileage Reimbursement

About the Company

  • MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve.
  • We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.
  • We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.