Peer Specialist
Pathways
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- Pay
- $17 to $19
- an hour
- Location
- Corning, NY
- Job type
- Other
- Posted
- Oct 26
- 2 days ago
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About the company
Pathways
Individual & family services · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Provide unconditional, non-judgmental support to assigned consumers and families upon request
- Work collaboratively with Care Managers
What you need
- High School Diploma or GED, must be 18 years of age.
- Must possess an understanding of or be willing to learn the principles of recovery and resiliency model. Candidates must be a current and/or previous recipient of mental health and/or substance abuse services or the loved one or friend of a recipient. Must be Certified Peer Specialist or Provisional Certified Peer Specialist.
- Must have a current, valid driver's license that meets Agency guidelines.
- Must meet the requirements of the Mental Health Regulations regarding, Justice Center Staff Exclusion List clearance, and Justice Center Criminal History Review for criminal convictions.
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
Certified Peer SpecialistProvisional Certified Peer Specialistrecovery and resiliency modelcurrent, valid driver's license
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**NEW Increased Starting Wage** Pay: $17.51-$19.00 per hour! (depending on related experience)
Nature of Work:
The Peer Specialist provides unconditional, non-judgmental support to assigned consumers and families upon request who are participating with Adult Behavioral Services. The Peer Specialist works collaboratively with Care Managers.
Learn more about Adult Behavioral Health HCBS/CORE
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED, must be 18 years of age.
Must possess an understanding of or be willing to learn the principles of recovery and resiliency model. Candidates must be a current and/or previous recipient of mental health and/or substance abuse services or the loved one or friend of a recipient. Must be Certified Peer Specialist or Provisional Certified Peer Specialist.
Must have a current, valid driver's license that meets Agency guidelines.
Must meet the requirements of the Mental Health Regulations regarding, Justice Center Staff Exclusion List clearance, and Justice Center Criminal History Review for criminal convictions.
Pathways, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and strives to employ individuals that are reflective of the communities that we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Our goal is to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, while we learn and grow together.
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