Access, Inc.
Location: Nanuet, NY
Rate of Pay: $25 Provisional and $28.50 Full Certification
Hours: M-F
Certification and drivers license required
We are seeking a
Certified Peer Specialist
to join our
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team
— a mobile, multidisciplinary team that provides person-centered, recovery-oriented care to individuals living with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
The
Certified Peer Specialist
uses their
lived experience
with mental health recovery to inspire hope, promote empowerment, and support participants in achieving their personal goals. Working collaboratively with participants, families, and team members, the Peer Specialist provides direct support, skill-building, and advocacy, ensuring that participant voice and choice are at the heart of every decision.
Key Responsibilities:
Share lived experience to support and motivate program participants
Provide coaching, education, and recovery-focused support
Participate in treatment planning and team meetings
Manage a small caseload and maintain documentation in compliance with agency standards
Serve as a bridge between participants and providers to promote understanding and engagement
Qualifications:
NYS Certified Peer Specialist (or Provisional) required
Lived experience with mental health recovery (required)
Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Valid NYS driver’s license required
Bilingual (Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Yiddish) a plus
Join a compassionate, recovery-focused team helping individuals build meaningful, independent lives in the community.
EOE
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Rate of Pay: $25 Provisional and $28.50 Full Certification
Hours: M-F
Certification and drivers license required
We are seeking a
Certified Peer Specialist
to join our
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team
— a mobile, multidisciplinary team that provides person-centered, recovery-oriented care to individuals living with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
The
Certified Peer Specialist
uses their
lived experience
with mental health recovery to inspire hope, promote empowerment, and support participants in achieving their personal goals. Working collaboratively with participants, families, and team members, the Peer Specialist provides direct support, skill-building, and advocacy, ensuring that participant voice and choice are at the heart of every decision.
Key Responsibilities:
Share lived experience to support and motivate program participants
Provide coaching, education, and recovery-focused support
Participate in treatment planning and team meetings
Manage a small caseload and maintain documentation in compliance with agency standards
Serve as a bridge between participants and providers to promote understanding and engagement
Qualifications:
NYS Certified Peer Specialist (or Provisional) required
Lived experience with mental health recovery (required)
Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Valid NYS driver’s license required
Bilingual (Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Yiddish) a plus
Join a compassionate, recovery-focused team helping individuals build meaningful, independent lives in the community.
EOE
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