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Job Description

Position Description : PEOPLE USA - Part Time Peer Specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY staff will support the daily operations of our People USA Stabilization Center. They provide peer support for each Stabilization Center guest and is available to instill hope, support wellness, and demonstrate that recovery is real and does happen. Peer Specialist model and utilize trauma-informed techniques and tools, help guests set goals, and engage in community and social events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide support for guests during the interview, intake, arrival, and departure.

Share personal experience and encourage mental health wellness and recovery.

Assist in connection to mental health services, community resources, entitlements, and other services as needed.

Complete all necessary Academy of Peer Services (APS) online learning and complete NY State Peer Specialist Certification Application.

Transport guests to store or appointments when needed, using an agency vehicle.

Provide telephone support to peers in the community through the 24 hours peer warm line.

Help maintain a clean, safe, and secure trauma-informed environment. Some cleaning duties may be assigned.

Manage downtime with Guest wellness-focused activities and duties.

REQUIREMENTS :

Must be honest, respect for diversity, high personal standards, language and behaviors and reflecting People USA Values.

Must have good time management skills and self directing.

Must have reliable transportation ( Personal Prefer)

High School Diploma Required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

MUST have NYS Peer Specialist Certification or willing to work on NYS Peer CertificationWork or Volunteer experience providing peer support, advocacy, or human services.

Basic knowledge of community support services / resources

Professional demeanor.

Bilingual English / Spanish strongly preferredPeople USA recruits, employee train and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. People USA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. People USA. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of People USAs employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. People USA promotes within no matter the race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.Perks / Benefits Full Time Employees

Medical

Dental

Vision

HRA Health Reimbursement Agreement

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary Life

Long Term Disability

LifeLock Identity

LegalShield

Sick Time

Vacation Time

o 160 hours annually FT

Member Deals / Discount

o Theme Parks & Attractions

o Hotels

o Rental Cars

o Ski Resorts

o Movie Tickets

o Chose A City

o Shopping Deals

o Shows & Events

Job Advertisement : PEOPLE USA - Part Time Peer Specialist staff will support the daily operations of our People USA Stabilization Center. They provide peer support for each Stabilization Center guest and is available to instill hope, support wellness, and demonstrate that recovery is real and does happen. Peer Specialist model and utilize trauma-informed techniques and tools, help guests set goals, and engage in community and social events..