Certified Peer Specialist

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

In this role you will:

be part of an interdisciplinary team that works closely with the outpatient behavioral health program to provide an evidence-based treatment model to youth and families.

The Peer Specialist will provide support and assistance to program participants, 
family members, and all other program team members. The Peer Specialist will
walk alongside clients on their recovery journeys. The Peer Specialist will serve
as an ally, a mentor, and an advocate for teens as they contend with difficulties
and uncertainties related to mental health challenges.

What qualifications do you need: 
• High school diploma or equivalent
• State certification as a peer specialist or provisional certification
• Experience in peer support or peer advocacy programs

Qualifications Preferred:
• Language other than English: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, Hindi, Korean,
etc. Other languages may be required depending on client needs.

What we can do for you:

·       Professional development &career growth.

·      Work that makes a difference and impacts your community.

·      Experienced leadership and supervision toward license/certifications.

We also offer

·       Generous Paid Time Off

·      Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

·      Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

·      401k Pension and Employer Contribution

·      Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts

·      Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance

·      Commuter Benefits

·       Employee Assistance Program 

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.  EOE M/F/D/V

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