New York State Office of Mental Health
Peer Specialist, Part-Time, Rochester Psychiatric Center, OnTrackNY Program, P27
New York State Office of Mental Health, Rochester, New York, United States
Peer Specialist, Part-Time, Rochester Psychiatric Center, OnTrackNY Program
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Peer Specialist, Part-Time, Rochester Psychiatric Center, OnTrackNY Program
role at
New York State Office of Mental Health .
This range is provided by New York State Office of Mental Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $42,641.00/yr - $52,413.00/yr
Duties Description The Peer Specialist will work as part of the OnTrackNY team with program participants, family and community members, and all other team members. Walking alongside participants on their recovery journeys, the Peer Specialist uses a non-clinical approach to support, empower, and advocate for young people as they contend with the difficulties and uncertainties of their emerging experiences.
In addition to attending team meetings, Peer Specialists work directly with other team members to provide support and assistance to program participants. Under the supervision of the OnTrackNY Team Leader, they provide direct peer support services to program participants in any setting that would be helpful – at the OnTrackNY program site, in the community, or in the hospital.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have demonstrated interpersonal communications skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to and effectively work with recipients of mental health services AND 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.
Must have a valid NYS Driver's License.
Lived-in experience for this position requires the candidate to be a parent/family member/guardian of a recipient of mental health services who actively has participated in their children’s/family members’ treatment/recovery. Family Peer Support Specialist/Family Advocate.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
Access to tuition assistance programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
The OnTrackNY Program is a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) treatment program at Rochester Psychiatric Center serving adolescents and young adults who are impacted by unexpected changes in their thinking and perceptions. Our mission is to empower young people to make meaning of their experiences and to pursue their goals for school, work and personal relationships. Equity, inclusion, rapid access and self‑determination are at the core of everything we do.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Peer Specialist, Part-Time, Rochester Psychiatric Center, OnTrackNY Program
role at
New York State Office of Mental Health .
This range is provided by New York State Office of Mental Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $42,641.00/yr - $52,413.00/yr
Duties Description The Peer Specialist will work as part of the OnTrackNY team with program participants, family and community members, and all other team members. Walking alongside participants on their recovery journeys, the Peer Specialist uses a non-clinical approach to support, empower, and advocate for young people as they contend with the difficulties and uncertainties of their emerging experiences.
In addition to attending team meetings, Peer Specialists work directly with other team members to provide support and assistance to program participants. Under the supervision of the OnTrackNY Team Leader, they provide direct peer support services to program participants in any setting that would be helpful – at the OnTrackNY program site, in the community, or in the hospital.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have demonstrated interpersonal communications skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to and effectively work with recipients of mental health services AND 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.
Must have a valid NYS Driver's License.
Lived-in experience for this position requires the candidate to be a parent/family member/guardian of a recipient of mental health services who actively has participated in their children’s/family members’ treatment/recovery. Family Peer Support Specialist/Family Advocate.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
Access to tuition assistance programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
The OnTrackNY Program is a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) treatment program at Rochester Psychiatric Center serving adolescents and young adults who are impacted by unexpected changes in their thinking and perceptions. Our mission is to empower young people to make meaning of their experiences and to pursue their goals for school, work and personal relationships. Equity, inclusion, rapid access and self‑determination are at the core of everything we do.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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