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Peer Support Specialist
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GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION | |
To provide peer support to individuals, with lived mental health experiences through positive self-disclosure, to assist in obtaining their goals related to Independent Living, vocations and improve Quality of Life. | |
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES | |
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EDUCATION & TRAINING | |
High school diploma or equivalent OR Associate Degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology or related human services field. OR Bachelor’s Degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology or related human services field. |
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KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE (if required) | |
High school diploma or equivalent requires four (4) years’ related work or volunteer experience with people with mental illness. Associate Degree requires two (2) years’ related work or volunteer experience with people with mental illness. Bachelor’s Degree requires one (1) year of work or volunteer experience with people with mental illness. |
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SKILLS & ABILITIES | |
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WORKING CONDITIONS | |
WORK ENVIRONMENT | Office/ Community |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB | Sitting for extended periods of time.
Occasional lifting of not more than 15 pounds. |
HOURS / SHIFTS | 37.5 – 40 hours per week. M – F 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Mondays: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm once every 4 to 6 weeks. Overtime rarely required. |
CLASSIFICATION | Full-time, salary, non-exempt, Professional staff.
Range: $35,000 – $40,000 |
BENEFITS | Agency provided group health insurance.
Vision, dental, life, supplemental insurances available. PTO and paid holiday package. 403(b) retirement with Agency match. Employee Assistance Program |
OTHER | Western New York Independent Living, Inc. values our employee safety and follows all recommended NYS required Infectious Disease Prevention Protocols.
Western New York Independent Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities. Western New York Independent Living, Inc. is a scent-free Agency. |
Posted On: March 18, 2024
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