Compeer / Peer Advocate
Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.
- Kingston, NY
- $20.06 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Communication/linkage with referring mental health professionals and education of community through trainings as needed.
- Development of program narratives and grant proposals as funding requires.
- Participate in planning, developments, and implementation of yearly program objectives, administrative policy and procedure for volunteers, consumers, and therapists, and new program development.
- Develop overall MHA Compeer Brochures, forms and supplies, quarterly newsletter and other written material as needed, revising and keeping all marketing materials up-to-date.
- Responsible for public speaking, workshop presentations and written material for program publicity.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders – including mental health professionals, parents/caregivers, volunteers, program participants and school professionals.
- Overall coordination of all facets or program including but not limited to; Recruiting, interviewing, screening, onboarding, training, matching, and monitoring up to 20 volunteers.
- Maintain access to, and regular use of the Compeer Affiliate portal, and volunteermatch.com
- Maintain monthly statistical records. Program procedures/statistical measures necessary for quality assurance, evaluation, and assessment.
- Offer CORE Peer Support as non-clinical, peer-delivered services with focus on rehabilitation, recovery, and resilience.
- Promote skills for coping with and managing behavioral health symptoms while facilitating the use of natural supports and community resources.
- Other duties and Wellness Team tasks as assigned.
- High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in human services OR
Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field OR Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) * Certification as a Certified Peer Specialist or OASAS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and youth behavior, combined with a passion for advocacy and helping to decrease the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
- Comfortable matching volunteers and youth program participants across many types of locations throughout Ulster County: client homes, various community locations, and in a virtual setting.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member and to handle crisis situations.
- A clean, valid NYS driver’s license that will meet and maintain a satisfactory driving record consistent with agency and insurance standards and have been driving for at least 6 years.
- Proficient knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office is required.
- Paid Vacation / Sick / and Flex Days
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
- Retirement 403(b) Plan
- Profit Sharing
- Supplemental Benefits such as Telemedicine
- And More!