• Peer Engagement Specialist

    Fedcap (New York, NY)


    What You’ll Do

     

    As a Peer Specialist with Chelton Loft, you’ll be part of a small, dedicated team working with people living with mental illness. You’ll develop and coordinate opportunities for friendship, employment, housing, education, and access to medical and psychiatric services in a single, caring, and safe clubhouse environment.

     

    Clubhouse members and staff equally participate in identifying and empowering members' strengths, skills, and interests. The staff offers a positive, supportive relationship that helps to build members' self-esteem and encourages working toward identified goals, wellness, and recovery.

    Your Responsibilities Will Include:

    • Helping plan and carry out daily activities and projects with members.

    • Encouraging members to develop leadership and work-readiness skills.

    • Supporting members with goal-setting and skill-building.

    • Participating in the Clubhouse's Transitional Employment (TE) Program, including helping members find jobs, training them, and stepping in to cover job shifts when needed.

    • Attending community events and meetings to promote Chelton Loft and learn from other Clubhouses.

    • Leading or supporting projects and strategic planning efforts with staff and members.

    • Covering social and recreational activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays (on a rotating basis).

    • Modeling and supporting healthy communication between members and service providers.

    • Helping onboard and train new members, staff, interns, and volunteers.

    You Would Be a Great Fit If You:

    • Are a New York State Certified Peer Specialist and identify as someone with lived experience of mental health recovery.

    • Have a bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, rehabilitation, or a related field, OR equivalent experience and at least 2 years of experience in human services.

    • Have worked in a Psychosocial Clubhouse or mental health support program (preferred).

    • Understand the needs of individuals impacted by the criminal legal system (a plus).

    • Are flexible, empathetic, and committed to rehabilitation and recovery.

    • Are Bilingual in Spanish (a plus).

    • Have strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

    • Are computer proficient, especially with Microsoft Office and databases.

    • Can work with diverse populations and remain calm in emotional situations.

     

    Compensation

     

    + $25.00 to $26.90 per hour

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer