Certified Peer Specialist

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Hours: M-F 930 am to 6 pm Rate of Pay: $25 Provisional and $28 Full Certification   OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:   As a CCBHC Certified Peer, you will be a vital part of an integrated behavioral health team, providing hope, support, and guidance to individuals with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders. Your voice and perspective matter — you will help bridge the gap between clinical services and real-life recovery through authentic connection and empowerment.   PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:   Key Responsibilities: As a Certified Peer, you will: Inspire Hope: Welcome individuals into care with warmth, compassion, and the belief that recovery is possible. Promote Empowerment & Self-Determination: Support individuals in setting and achieving their personal recovery goals. Model Recovery: Use your own lived experience to foster a recovery mindset and demonstrate what is possible. Build Meaningful Relationships: Establish mutual, respectful, and trusting partnerships. Provide Strength-Based Support: Help individuals identify and build on their personal strengths and life skills. Encourage Community Integration: Support individuals in accessing community resources and building meaningful connections. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT: Resource Connector: Guide individuals toward community supports and services. Ally & Confidant: Offer nonjudgmental listening and shared experiences. Mentor & Role Model: Help others envision and navigate their own recovery paths. Problem Solver & Planner: Assist with identifying barriers and exploring strategies to overcome them. Educator & Tour Guide: Introduce individuals to the principles of recovery, including stages, tools, and culture.     QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:   Personal lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery. Experience overcoming life challenges while coping with a behavioral health condition. New York State Peer Certification or Provisional Certification. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Willingness to work evenings/weekends as scheduled. Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:   Peer support experience in a behavioral health or recovery setting. Knowledge of local community resources and recovery-oriented supports. Familiarity with trauma-informed and person-centered approaches.   #PeerSpecialist #CertifiedPeer #Peer #HumanServices #MentalHealth