Peer Support Specialist - Ontario County
Job in
City of Rochester, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14602, USA
Listed on 2026-08-02
Listing for:
Mental-Health-Association
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-02
Job specializations:
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Social Work
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Education / Teaching
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary
This role requires the ability to work independently and serve as a resource within the Ontario County community by recruiting participants for the Peer Training Academy, delivering a multi‑week training curriculum on relevant topics, conducting outreach to potential employers, and providing individual support and follow‑up to participants to help them secure employment.
Primary Responsibilities(Additional duties may be assigned)
- Recruit participants for the Peer Training Academy through community outreach and engagement within Ontario County
- Register new participants for the academy
- Deliver a multi‑week training curriculum on relevant topics
- Assist participants with identifying and accessing educational resources
- Provide support and follow‑up to academy participants throughout the training process and after completion
- Conduct outreach to potential employers to identify job opportunities
- Maintain appropriate records and complete paperwork in a timely manner
- Comply with HIPPA regulations
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required, Associate's degree preferred
- Minimum two years’ experience providing education support preferably in a mental health setting
- Experience and knowledge of the public mental health system
- MUST have valid NYS Certified Peer Specialist (NYSPS) certification
- Use one’s personal lived experience in role modeling recovery and providing hope for others
- Reliable transportation and valid NYS driver’s license required
- Knowledge of and connection with community resources
- Group facilitation
- Ability to maintain organized electronic health records for program statistics
- Knowledge and understanding of virtual meeting software
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to prioritize and organize a variety of work assignments in a busy environment
- Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Must demonstrate sensitivity, respect, and competency with diverse backgrounds, social identities and practices of community members
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