Peer Specialist

General Purpose Provide psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults with psychiatric disabilities and co‑occurring substance use disorders within an accredited clubhouse setting. Through shared decision‑making, staff work side by side in partnership with members to facilitate the daily operation of the clubhouse while providing a range of direct services to help members achieve wellness and community integration. The Peer Specialist assists assigned individuals in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community. Essential Functions Engage & assist Clubhouse members in identifying and achieving their recovery goals utilizing peer supports and person‑centered services. Coordinate aspects of the work integral to the operation of the clubhouse (e.g., meal planning & preparation, intake, employment, program cleanliness, accurate record‑keeping). Engage members and work side by side with them in carrying out unit tasks. Facilitate community/unit meetings daily. Manage member case records and documentation via the electronic health files, ensuring secure private health information. Engage members through outreach & encouragement, focusing on their strengths or abilities. Establish working relationships with members within the clubhouse community to support their experiences as valued participants. Connect members to community resources to meet individual needs (e.g., employment, housing, benefits and treatment). Teach members effective coping strategies based on personal lived experience. Coordinate and deliver opportunities for social and recreational activities. Educate members about self‑help techniques and self‑help group processes. Work cooperatively with colleagues & members in developing clubhouse policies and advancing the purposes and welfare of the clubhouse as a whole. Impart to members a vision of their potential to achieve aspirations through acceptance and empathy that is not restricted by disability but is based on needs common to all people seeking employment, education, housing, and social involvements. Advocate on behalf of members with outside service providers. Support members’ ability to self‑advocate when necessary. Qualifications / Basic Job Requirements OMH Peer Certification required. Past or current recipient of mental health, substance use, or homeless services required; experience in providing advocacy services to people with mental health, SUD and/or homeless. High School diploma required. Bachelor degree in related field preferred. Ability to effectively carry out responsibilities in a communal setting comprised of people experiencing the effects of mental illness. Capability and flexibility to handle and juggle the multiplicity of activities and demands in the clubhouse setting. Convey a vibrant energy that attracts members and enables engagement. Ability to travel independently within the community. Knowledge of Wellness Self‑Management and WRAP planning. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Must have aptitude for computers and a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher. Scope Of Responsibility & Positions Supervised Depending on assigned unit staff will either: Function as Placement Manager for members in Transitional Employment, providing on‑the‑job training for members and filling in for members on the job during absences. Function as Intake Coordinator for the program, scheduling program tours for potential members, conducting intake interviews, tracking all referrals, documenting all follow‑ups and processing all member enrollments. Be responsible for the financial operations of the assigned unit under the direction of the Program Director or Deputy Director. Be responsible for the management of kitchen and food aspects of the clubhouse. Special Working Conditions Some Saturdays work required. Clubhouse is open on all holidays (staff rotate coverage on holidays). Attend three weeks of clubhouse training at certified training base outside of New York State. What We Offer Generous time‑off policy to use when you need it. Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve your personal goals. Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company‑sponsored life insurance. Retirement matching programs and contributions. Transit and commuter benefits. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, or if you are unable to apply through our recruitment portal, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We are happy to assist and ensure you have an equal opportunity to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr