Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (55716)

Job Details

Job Location: Harlem Clubhouse - New York, NY 10030Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School or GED EquivalentSalary Range: $17.78 - $26.68 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: MorningJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

SUMMARY

As a Peer Specialist, you will play a crucial role in fostering a supportive community for members.  Working within the Clubhouse Model, you will engage with members, perform outreach, and assist in the work ordered day.

 

Duties include:  

• Building trusting relationships with potential clubhouse members through shared experiences and empathetic

understanding

• Share personal recovery stories to inspire hope and empowerment.

• Participate in outreach, creating informational materials, media posts, and other outreach materials.

• Collaborate with members and staff in the daily operation of the clubhouse units.

• Facilitate and participate in clubhouse work, including vocational and social activities.

• Support members in accessing community resources and services.

• Work with members to develop resumes, prepare for interviews, and navigate job searches when requested.

• Collaborate with the employment team to enhance transitional and supported employment programs.

• Advocate for the rights and preferences of clubhouse members and the broader community.

• Contribute to educational initiatives by sharing personal experiences and insights.

• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
 

 

 

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.

 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Recovery Peer Specialists (CPS) in good standing

 

Qualifications include:  

• Lived experience with mental illness and a commitment to recovery.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a non-hierarchical manner.

• Understand of and commitment to the clubhouse model

• Willingness to work flexible hours including evening, weekends, and holidays.

• Adherence to Clubhouse International standards and philosophy

• Participation in clubhouse training as required.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

• This position is in-person and requires working occasional weekends (Saturdays) and major holidays. 

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds