What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist (Nassau) position at Allwel - New York City?
Job Overview :
Thank you for considering the opportunity to be a champion of change at our company.
The primary function of a PEER Support is to assist a client in only the way someone who has walked in their shoes can. By utilizing their recovery expertise, professional training and lived experience, PEER supports boost individual's engagement in treatment and commitment to recovery .
Qualifications :
NYS Peer Support Certification
Exceptional people skills and the ability to build strong relationships with individuals from any background
Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required
1-2 years experience in a peer supports role, preferred.
Company Overview
Allwel is a privately held HealthCare organization that offers Home Care, Behavioral Health, and other supportive services with a goal to provide unequaled HealthCare to patients and clients in the community. Allwel has created a model of care that prioritizes listening to the patient, respecting the patient, and valuing the patient. Second, Allwel has developed and fostered a workplace where people enjoyed coming to work where they find a meaningful career.
Job Type : Per-diem
Pay : $40.00 per hour
Schedule : Per-diem, willing to work 5-10 hours per week
Location(s) where services are provided : Nassau County
Disclaimer : This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this job description and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. Allwel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, or age. Employment is at-will and neither this job description nor any other oral or written representations may be considered a contract for any specific period of time.
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