What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Coach - ACM position at Greater Mental Health of New York?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Peer Support Coach
Location : Valley Cottage, NY (mobile, community-based position)
Hours Per Week : 15 hours
Program : Mobile Outreach Team (MOT)
Salary Range : $18.75 / hr - $21.85 / hr
Join our Team! Join us at Greater Mental Health of New York where our mission is to promote mental wellness through advocacy, community education, and direct services. We empower individuals and families on their unique journeys to recovery, honoring their rights to self-determination, choice, and collaboration. With evidence-based practices and a focus on trauma-responsive care, our dedicated team provides comprehensive services to thousands and fosters independence and resilience within our community. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health and creating brighter futures for individuals and families throughout the Lower Hudson Valley region, apply today!
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide support to individuals who have experienced a long-term inpatient stay at Rockland Psychiatric Center and are on the path towards reintegrating into the community
- Engage with individuals in the hospital, provide discharge readiness coaching, accompany individuals to appointments or into the community for skill building
- Providing referrals to referents (e.g., medical personnel, law enforcement) and to family members and significant others.
- Share their own personal recovery information as appropriate to role model and inspire hope.
- Participate in team, county and marketing meetings.
- Assist individuals in planning next steps.
- Maintain records of all contacts and completing all required paperwork.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Greater Mental Health Benefits!
Employee Classification : Non-exempt; Part-time
Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact to the Human Resources Department.
Salary : $19 - $22
