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About the Role

The Peer Companion staff will support the daily operations of our People USA crisis respite house. They provide peer support for guests, instilling hope, supporting wellness, and demonstrating that recovery is real. Peer companions must follow the peer specialist model, utilize trauma-informed techniques, help guests set goals, and engage in community and social events. Personal lived experience with trauma, mental health, or substance abuse history is required. Positions may be asked to work Holidays.

Responsibilities

Provide support for guests during the interview, intake, arrival, and departure.
Share personal experience and encourage mental health wellness and recovery.
Assist in connection to mental health services, community resources, entitlements, and other services as needed.
Model and utilize Trauma Informed techniques and tools as outlined in Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Mental Health First Aid, Motivational Interviewing, SafeTALK, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
Complete all necessary Academy of Peer Services (APS) online learning and complete NY State Peer Specialist Certification Application.
Transport guests to store or appointments when needed, using an agency vehicle.
Provide telephone support to peers in the community through the 24 hours peer warm line.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure trauma-informed environment. Some cleaning duties may be assigned.
Manage downtime with Guest wellness-focused activities and duties.
Work cooperatively with the Rose House team and maintain clear, honest, and respectful communication with team members.

Requirements

Honesty, respect for diversity, high personal standards, language, and behaviors reflecting such values.
Demonstrated ability to recognize the need for and facilitate connections between consumers and the community.
Understanding of available community supports.
Working knowledge of confidentiality requirements related to records pertaining to Mental Health and Chemical Dependency laws.
Must have good time management skills and be self-directing.
Must have reliable transportation.
High School Diploma Required.

Skills

Trauma-Informed techniques
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
Mental Health First Aid
Motivational Interviewing
SafeTALK
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Basic knowledge of community support services/resources
Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Location

Garrison, NY

Work Type

Per Diem
Open Shifts
Afternoon - 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Experience Level

At least one year in recovery from acute care environment
Work or Volunteer experience providing peer support, advocacy, or human services

Education Level

High School Diploma
Completion of the Academy of Peer Services Training
Completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$18.03 + $1.18 (Overnight Differential)

About the Company

People USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
People USA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
People USA expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Improper interference with the ability of People USAs employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Equal Opportunity

People USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
People USA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
People USA expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Improper interference with the ability of People USAs employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.