RISE Housing and Support Services has an opportunity for an empathetic, dedicated, and compassionate individual to provide peer support to our residents of our Intensive Crisis Residence. A successful candidate will be able to assist residents in cultivating the skills they need to build self-confidence and gain independence. This individual must have the ability utilize their lived experience to appropriately respond to the needs of sensitive populations, such as those recovering from mental health.
RISE offers a Peer Support Specialist:
- A rate of $19 per hour
- A generous time off package: In your 1st year, earn up to 4 weeks of combined vacation and holiday time, 3 weeks of combined sick and personal time, and a day off for your birthday
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and many other benefits
- An opportunity to start a new career in a growing organization that likes to promote from within
- A supportive team and the independence to own your role
- A family friendly atmosphere with wellness time, paid lunch hours, and recognition for your hard work and achievements
Overview of Job Responsibilities
- Supporting goal creation and implementation
- Engaging in skill development
- Modeling coping techniques
- Providing post-discharge outreach
To qualify you must have:
- Experience working with sensitive populations
- NYS Peer Support Specialist Certification
- An ability to operate independently, think on your feet, and follow your training
- Excellent conflict management and dispute resolution skills
- Strong interpersonal boundaries
- Our shared belief system in areas such as respect, compassion, and inclusion
To join our growing non-profit in a role that supports the participants of on of our newest programs, submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.
RISE Housing and Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.