Facilitator and Outreach Peer Specialist in Ronkonkoma, New York at Association For Mental Health And Wellness

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position: Facilitator and Outreach Peer Specialist

Salary: $50,000 per year; non-exempt.

Hours: Full-time; 37.5 per week

Locations: Community Outreach within Suffolk County. Office location in Ronkonkoma, NY

Availability: Immediately

Our Facilitator and Outreach Peer Specialists are agency leaders responsible for the facilitation and delivery of MHAW’s 10-week Peer Specialist Training Program. This role supports the Careers in Recovery and Wellness Training Center and Healing Connection Peer Support Services.

This is a highly engaged, fast-paced, and dynamic role requiring strong independent work skills, creativity, and leadership in peer facilitation and outreach. This is a position reserved for trained peer specialists with lived experience in recovery.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitate the 10-week Peer Specialist Training Course (3 times per week) using an established curriculum
• Utilize the existing training curriculum while incorporating personal expertise, facilitation style, and lived experience to enhance learning
• Support participants in skill-building, engagement, and readiness for peer workforce roles
• Conduct outreach and maintain connections with community partner agencies
• Offer one-to-one mutual support by telephone, online, and in person
• Facilitate group learning, training sessions, and presentations
• Maintain tracking systems, databases, documentation, and training records accurately and consistently
• Assist participants with resume development and job readiness preparation beginning approximately at the 6-week mark of training
• Ensure strong communication via email and digital platforms

Qualifications:

• New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYSCPS-P) preferred; provisional certification required
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead group-based learning environments
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Computer-savvy with the ability to learn and utilize data tracking systems
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills required
• Ability to maintain accurate records, tracking systems, and reporting requirements
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and interpersonal)
• Ability to model trauma-informed, recovery-oriented peer support principles
• Ability to engage participants in meaningful learning experiences
• Commitment to recovery-oriented, peer-led values
• Ability to support workforce development readiness through resume building and professional development
• Flexibility in facilitating in-person and community-based outreach activities

All full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Floating Holidays
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program