Peer Support Specialist - Woods Center for Well Being/Self-Help Drop-In Center

Description

Our Drop-In Center is a safe, inclusive space where individuals can receive compassionate, non-clinical peer support in times of crisis.

• Provide one-on-one and group peer support
• Support individuals in crisis and encourage wellness-focused self-management
• Offer community resource navigation and referrals
• Promote boundary setting, resilience, and self-determination
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in compliance with HIPAA
• Foster a supportive, recovery-oriented atmosphere

Hours for Self-Help Drop-In Center: schedule 10 am - 6 pm

• Required Certification:
• NYS Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS – Provisional or Permanent) OR NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) - or ability to obtain within one year of hire
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to engage individuals with empathy and without judgment
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred

• Experience and knowledge of the public mental health system
• 1+ years experience working as a Peer Support Specialist
• Personal lived experience with mental health required