WellLife Network
Peer Specialist - 060008 - Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
WellLife Network, Elmont, New York, United States, 11003
Peer Specialist - 060008 - Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM at WellLife Network
Location: New York, NY
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Entry level
Job function: Other (Individual and Family Services)
Industries: Individual and Family Services
Job Description WellLife Network is a leading health and human services organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families across New York City and Long Island. The Peer Specialist will provide direct mental health services to recipients in rehabilitation and recovery services within WellLife Network.
Essential Accountabilities
Teach skills to individuals and groups.
Knowledge of coping skills for dealing with symptoms of various psychiatric disabilities.
Advocate for recipients and negotiate with service providers.
Travel to and from different sites and assist recipients with traveling training.
Verbally engage and empathize with consumers based on common experiences.
Assist consumers in identifying community supports and facilitating linkages.
Assist consumers in planning and coordination of recreational/social activities.
Participate in activities of other staff members in their absence or during periods of staff shortage.
Represent the agency at meetings, trainings not otherwise specified.
Ability to work flexible schedule as work schedule and locations are subject to change.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Responsible for reporting and documentation of all incidents, utilizing the chain of command, within 24 hours.
Communicate information with all staff and supervisors verbally and in writing for the purpose of giving instruction, providing feedback and adjusting work practices.
Responsible to document all consumer interaction in accordance with program standards.
Participate in the development of treatment goals.
Conduct field based visits. The ACT Program provides 85% of their services in the community.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the program coordinator or team leader.
Qualifications Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to and effectively work with recipients of mental health services. Life experience with mental health or substance abuse history.
Two years of active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs, or recipient run organizations or similar experiences or programs. High school diploma or GED preferred, not required. Driver’s license a plus.
Benefits and Perks Medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts. Summer Fridays, gym passes, life insurance options. Tuition assistance, mentorship, leadership training. Public Service Loan Forgiveness support.
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Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Entry level
Job function: Other (Individual and Family Services)
Industries: Individual and Family Services
Job Description WellLife Network is a leading health and human services organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families across New York City and Long Island. The Peer Specialist will provide direct mental health services to recipients in rehabilitation and recovery services within WellLife Network.
Essential Accountabilities
Teach skills to individuals and groups.
Knowledge of coping skills for dealing with symptoms of various psychiatric disabilities.
Advocate for recipients and negotiate with service providers.
Travel to and from different sites and assist recipients with traveling training.
Verbally engage and empathize with consumers based on common experiences.
Assist consumers in identifying community supports and facilitating linkages.
Assist consumers in planning and coordination of recreational/social activities.
Participate in activities of other staff members in their absence or during periods of staff shortage.
Represent the agency at meetings, trainings not otherwise specified.
Ability to work flexible schedule as work schedule and locations are subject to change.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Responsible for reporting and documentation of all incidents, utilizing the chain of command, within 24 hours.
Communicate information with all staff and supervisors verbally and in writing for the purpose of giving instruction, providing feedback and adjusting work practices.
Responsible to document all consumer interaction in accordance with program standards.
Participate in the development of treatment goals.
Conduct field based visits. The ACT Program provides 85% of their services in the community.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the program coordinator or team leader.
Qualifications Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to and effectively work with recipients of mental health services. Life experience with mental health or substance abuse history.
Two years of active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs, or recipient run organizations or similar experiences or programs. High school diploma or GED preferred, not required. Driver’s license a plus.
Benefits and Perks Medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts. Summer Fridays, gym passes, life insurance options. Tuition assistance, mentorship, leadership training. Public Service Loan Forgiveness support.
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