Peer Specialist - Peer Run Recovery Center East in Riverhead, New York at Association For Mental Health And Wellness

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

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: Peer Specialist – MHAW Recovery Center East

Salary: $18.00 per hour, nonexempt position

Hours: Per Diem – Up to 15 hours per week; Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Location: Riverhead, NY

Start Date: Immediately

Position Description:

The MHAW Peer Support Line and Recovery Center East (RCE) provide recovery-oriented, non-clinical peer services grounded in mutuality, shared lived experience, and trauma-informed support. This position is designed for an individual who identifies as being in recovery and is committed to using their lived experience to support others on their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site coverage during scheduled

• Mondays: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesdays: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Fridays: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• One (1) monthly team supervision (1 hour)
• One (1) weekly supervision with direct report

• Provide mutual peer support through the MHAW Peer Support Line by answering calls, providing active listening, offering encouragement, and supporting individuals in identifying their own recovery goals and strengths.
• Provide follow-up calls, return voicemails, and maintain communication with individuals seeking peer support.
• Provide individualized peer support and engagement to participants connected to Recovery Center East.
• Build trusting, strength-based relationships with individuals by meeting them where they are and supporting self-directed recovery.
• Assist participants in identifying resources, natural supports, community connections, and opportunities that promote wellness and recovery.
• Facilitate and/or co-facilitate peer support groups, workshops, activities, and community-based events.
• Assist with Recovery Center East programming, including participant engagement, outreach activities, and creating a welcoming recovery environment.
• Support outreach efforts to increase awareness and utilization of Peer Support Line and Recovery Center East services.
• Collaborate with the peer team and agency staff to support program goals and initiatives.
• Respond to emails, communications, and program-related requests in a timely manner.
• Attend supervision, team meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

Candidates should possess:

• Progress toward or maintenance of New York Certified Peer Specialist-Provisional (NYCPS-P) certification
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed peer support principles
• A commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Basic computer, reading, and writing skills
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License

Benefits are available for employees including:

• Paid sick time
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement