Peer Specialist

What You’ll Do
As a Peer Specialist with Chelton Loft, you’ll be part of a small, dedicated team working with people living with mental illness. You’ll develop and coordinate opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education, and access to medical and psychiatric services in a single, caring, and safe clubhouse environment.

 Clubhouse members and staff equally participate in identifying and empowering members' strengths, skills, and interests. The staff offers a positive, supportive relationship that helps to build members' self-esteem and encourages working toward identified goals, wellness, and recovery.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:
•    Helping plan and carry out daily activities and projects with members. 
•    Encouraging members to develop leadership and work-readiness skills.  
•    Supporting members with goal-setting and skill-building.  
•    Participating in the Clubhouse's Transitional Employment (TE) Program, including helping members find jobs, training them, and stepping in to cover job shifts when needed.
•    Attending community events and meetings to promote Chelton Loft and learn from other Clubhouses.  
•    Leading or supporting projects and strategic planning efforts with staff and members.
•    Covering social and recreational activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays (on a rotating basis).
•     Modeling and supporting healthy communication between members and service providers.  
•    Helping onboard and train new members, staff, interns, and volunteers.

You Would Be a Great Fit If You: 
•    Are a New York State Certified Peer Specialist and identify as someone with lived experience of mental health recovery. 
•    Have a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, rehabilitation, or a related field, OR equivalent experience and at least 2 years of experience in human services. 
•    Have worked in a Psychosocial Clubhouse or mental health support program (preferred).
•    Understand the needs of individuals impacted by the criminal legal system (a plus).  
•    Are flexible, empathetic, and committed to rehabilitation and recovery. 
•    Are Bilingual in Spanish (a plus). 
•    Have strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
•    Are computer proficient, especially with Microsoft Office and databases. 
•    Can work with diverse populations and remain calm in emotional situations.

Compensation

• $25.00 to $26.90 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer