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Access: Supports For Living Certified Peer Specialist in Poughkeepsie, New York
Certified Peer Specialist
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Aug 16, 2024
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Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Hours: M-F
Rate of pay: $20-$22
As a Certified Peer you will:
Inspire hope, welcome everyone to the services with warmth and caring
Promote empowerment and self-determination
Provide opportunities for everyone to practice self-efficacy through activities that emphasize the acquisition, development, and enhancement of life skills
Build relationships based on mutuality and shared perspective and provide support to bring about a desired social or personal change
Focus on the strengths of each individual
Work in partnership with everyone receiving services and the providers of those services
A Peer Specialist will also:
-Be a Resource Connector - Promote self-advocacy and self-sufficiency
-Be an Ally and Confidant - Share related experiences
-Be a Role Model and Mentor - A social bridge into recovery
-Be a Problem Solver and Planner - Help to resolve personal and environmental obstacles to recovery , while facilitating the interpretation of an individual's treatment plan
-Be an Educator and Tour Guide - Provide information about the stages of recovery, while introducing individuals into the culture of recovery
Qualifications:
The qualified candidate will possess the following:
-Personal and lived mental health and/ or recovery experience
-Experience facing life challenges while coping with a mental health diagnosis
-NY State Peer certification or capable of getting their certification within 1 year.
Access offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage; an array of voluntary benefits (term life, whole life, identity theft protection and pet insurance); Healthcare and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts; employer paid Short Term Disability, LTD and AD&D; a matching 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, accelerated holiday pay and tuition assistance.
ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK.
Access: Network is an EEO employer-EEO, AAE, M/F/D/V
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