Peer Specialist I - Full-time; 4302-204-A

Job description

Peer Specialist I Jackson Heights, NY 11372 When you join the CCBQ Team, you will have an impact on the lives of many. For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. Personalized Recovery Oriented Services is a mental health recovery and rehabilitation program that helps adults pursue and maintain meaningful life goals. Through group and individual work, participants learn skills to negotiate challenges in work, living, learning or social environments. Why you will enjoy being part of our team: 1. Competitive Salaries and Benefits 2. Professional Development 3. High Quality Supervision 4. Opportunities for Advancement STATEMENT OF THE JOB: Peer Specialists I are hired to provide assistance to program consumers and clients through firsthand knowledge and experience with disabilities or social conditions that they may have faced. - Utilize experience and knowledge to support consumers/clients with their own crisis. - Provide on hand technical assistance fo...