Peer Support Coach - Mobile Outreach Team - The Mental Health Association Of Westchester : Job Details

Reports to: Vice President, Mobile Support Services Program: Mobile Outreach Team (MOT) Location: Rockland, NY (mobile, community-based position) Hours Per Week: 15 hours FLSA Status: Part Time,Non-exempt 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 complete all required paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Peer certification is required or must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Good organizational, writing, and engagement skills required.
• Self-identify as a person who has first-hand experience with substance disorder issues and/or related behavioral health challenges.
• Be able to use this lived experience to support individuals in their recovery.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word).
• Experience working with a diverse population is preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain Defensive Driver Certification within 30 days of hire
• Must maintain pre-employment clearances by applicable regulatory clearances as required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Special Considerations:

• Hours per week, reporting structure, and location are subject to change per program needs.

Mandated Reporter: This is a Mandated Reporter position. The NYS Justice Center legislation defines anyone who has regular and substantial contact with any person with special needs as a custodian under the law and, therefore, a mandated reporter. You can be held liable by both the civil and criminal legal systems for intentionally failing to make a report. 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 the Human Resources Department.