NYU Langone Health
Peer Counselor - Bilingual Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin/Cantonese Preferre
NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Peer Counselor - Bilingual Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin/Cantonese Preferred - Brooklyn Base pay range: $41,137.15/yr - $42,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Outreach & Engagement: Connecting with community, participants, and families about OnTrackNY and offering hope and support around recovery Relationship Building: Forming meaningful partnerships with program participants Embracing Creative Narratives: Expanding understandings of the experience of First Episode Psychosis Co-Creating Tools for Success: Partnering with participants and families to support development and creation of self-care and self-awareness tools Supporting and Partnering with Families: Working closely with a participant’s family of choice Making OnTrackNY Better: Supporting the growth of OnTrackNY through feedback loops between participants and the team Bridge Building: Connecting participants and their families to needed community-based supports Group Facilitation: Creating spaces for participants to learn and support one another Community Mapping: Learning about and connecting to community-based supports and resources Influencing Team Culture: Using lived experience to support the team’s understanding Team Communication & Collaboration: Working as a multi-disciplinary team member, documenting interactions and communicating with the team Ongoing Professional Development: Continuing to develop skills to support this work Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must have a NYS certification as a Peer Specialist or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire. Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to empathize with and work effectively with participants of mental health services. Active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support, peer advocacy programs, participant-run organizations, or similar experiences. Willingness to work outside of the office, in the community and in participants’ homes. Excellent judgment and ability to understand boundaries when working with participants of mental health services. Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese is preferred. About the Employer
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone Health, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State and the second largest in the nation. The network includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation’s largest dental residency program, and New York State’s largest behavioral health program. It also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center offering educational, vocational, and other social support programs. Equity and inclusion are fundamental values at NYU Langone Health. We strive to be a place where our talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion, individual skills and knowledge. Benefits and Rights
NYU Langone Health offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, generous time off, employee resources groups, and a holistic wellness program focusing on seven areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. New York State salary transparency: The salary range for this role is $41,137.15 - $42,000.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. Applications are completed online.
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Peer Counselor - Bilingual Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin/Cantonese Preferred - Brooklyn Base pay range: $41,137.15/yr - $42,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Outreach & Engagement: Connecting with community, participants, and families about OnTrackNY and offering hope and support around recovery Relationship Building: Forming meaningful partnerships with program participants Embracing Creative Narratives: Expanding understandings of the experience of First Episode Psychosis Co-Creating Tools for Success: Partnering with participants and families to support development and creation of self-care and self-awareness tools Supporting and Partnering with Families: Working closely with a participant’s family of choice Making OnTrackNY Better: Supporting the growth of OnTrackNY through feedback loops between participants and the team Bridge Building: Connecting participants and their families to needed community-based supports Group Facilitation: Creating spaces for participants to learn and support one another Community Mapping: Learning about and connecting to community-based supports and resources Influencing Team Culture: Using lived experience to support the team’s understanding Team Communication & Collaboration: Working as a multi-disciplinary team member, documenting interactions and communicating with the team Ongoing Professional Development: Continuing to develop skills to support this work Minimum Qualifications
To qualify you must have a NYS certification as a Peer Specialist or the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire. Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to empathize with and work effectively with participants of mental health services. Active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support, peer advocacy programs, participant-run organizations, or similar experiences. Willingness to work outside of the office, in the community and in participants’ homes. Excellent judgment and ability to understand boundaries when working with participants of mental health services. Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese is preferred. About the Employer
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone Health, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State and the second largest in the nation. The network includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation’s largest dental residency program, and New York State’s largest behavioral health program. It also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center offering educational, vocational, and other social support programs. Equity and inclusion are fundamental values at NYU Langone Health. We strive to be a place where our talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion, individual skills and knowledge. Benefits and Rights
NYU Langone Health offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, generous time off, employee resources groups, and a holistic wellness program focusing on seven areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. New York State salary transparency: The salary range for this role is $41,137.15 - $42,000.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. Applications are completed online.
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