Peer Support Coach

Job Title: Peer Support Coach
Location : Valley Cottage, NY (mobile, community-based position)
Hours Per Week: 35 hours
Program: Housing, Outreach Mobile Engagement (HOME)
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 been referred by Rockland County DSS and are identified as disengaged from traditional treatment settings and lacking housing stability.
• Make referrals, meet with individuals in the community, accompany individuals to appointments (e.g., medical or treatment appointments, self-help meetings, etc.), and provide Narcan training.
• 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 completing all required paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Peer certification 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 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.

Greater Mental Health Benefits!

• Salary Range: $18.75/hr - $21.85/hr , based on departmental budget, qualifications, experience, education, and licenses. This range represents the agency’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Subject to business needs, including hybrid options.
• Paid Time Off: 25 days of PTO, 12 sick days, and 11 company-paid holidays per year (prorated for part-time staff).
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans for staff working 30+ hours.
• Retirement: 403B plan with discretionary employer contributions after 1 year.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for advancement, training programs, and support for certifications and continuing education.
• Additional Perks: Free EAP services and employee discounts (hotels, movie tickets, theme parks, electronics, and more!)

Employee Classification: Non-exempt; Full-Time
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 to the Human Resources Department you may contact us via telephone at .