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Peer Support Worker

Hempstead, NY · On-site

$24 - $25/hr

Join our dedicated team as a Peer Support Worker, where you will play a vital role in empowering individuals navigating behavioral health and mental health challenges. In this dynamic position, you ...

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Newton, KS · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

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Chicago, IL · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

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PEER SUPPORT WORKER, WSTRC

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

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Peer Support Worker

Hempstead, NY • On-site

FSS NY
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$24 - $25/hr

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Job description

Join our dedicated team as a Peer Support Worker, where you will play a vital role in empowering individuals navigating behavioral health and mental health challenges. In this dynamic position, you will provide compassionate peer support, foster recovery, and promote resilience through shared lived experience. Your enthusiasm and active engagement will help create a welcoming environment that encourages hope, growth, and positive change for those seeking assistance. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing your skills in crisis intervention, counseling, and social support.

Duties

  • Offer empathetic peer support to individuals experiencing mental health or behavioral health crises, utilizing active listening and motivational interviewing techniques.
  • Assist clients in developing personalized recovery plans, setting achievable goals, and identifying community resources.
  • Provide crisis management and intervention during urgent situations, ensuring safety and stability for clients.
  • Document interactions accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with privacy standards.
  • Mentor clients through behavioral health challenges, fostering self-efficacy and resilience.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support services tailored to each individual’s needs.
  • Educate clients about addiction counseling strategies, mental health management, and available community programs.

Requirements

  • Lived experience with mental health challenges or substance use recovery is highly valued; previous peer support experience and certification is a plus.
  • Onboarding is a 2-4 week training prior to beginning.
  • Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention and crisis management to effectively de-escalate situations.
  • Knowledge of behavioral health principles, mental health counseling techniques, and addiction counseling practices.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and mentor others positively.
  • Join us in making a real impact by supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery! This paid role offers valuable experience in behavioral health services while empowering you to be a catalyst for change in your community.

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person