Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist
support health
BRONX, NYJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Adult Peer Support Specialist provides goal-focused, person-centered support to adults facing emotional or behavioral challenges. The role draws on lived experience, empathy, and empowerment to help individuals build skills, pursue recovery goals, and connect with community resources. The ideal candidate is warm, dependable, and supportive, and helps individuals move toward stability and independence.
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Overview:We are seeking a caring and reliable Adult Peer Support Specialist to provide goal-focused, person-centered support to adults facing emotional or behavioral challenges. The role is rooted in lived experience, empathy, and empowerment.Responsibilities: * Provide one-on-one peer support using lived experience appropriately. * Help individuals build coping skills, daily living skills, and natural supports. * Assist with setting goals and staying motivated toward recovery. * Support access to community resources and services. * Document visits timely and accurately. * Collaborate with supervisors and care teams as needed.Qualifications: * NYCPS (Provisional or Full Standard) Peer Specialist certification (required) OR CRPA certification* * *NYCPS certification required within first year of employment for candidates with CRPA Certification. * Lived experience with mental health or behavioral challenges (required). * Strong communication, reliability, and boundaries. * High school diploma or equivalent.Ideal Candidate:Warm, dependable, and supportive- someone who can connect, uplift, and help individuals move toward stability and independence.
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