Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey
Peer Advocate
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Peer Advocate
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Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey provided pay range: Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range: $35,000.00/yr - $35,000.00/yr
General Purpose The Peer Advocacy Leadership (PAL) program is a consumer‑lead mental health program. The PAL program provides Peer supports to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness to become as independent and connected to the community as possible. Peer staff teaches self‑advocacy and how to access community‑based resources. Peer Advocates provide a range of direct services, including active hands‑on skills training and peer counseling targeted to help participants reach wellness and community integration. Services are office and community based, as well as provided in community partner settings.
Essential Functions
Provides advocacy, support, and bridging services with a focus on wellness and resiliency to participants with mental illness to help improve their quality of life.
Inspires individuals to become more hopeful about their recovery.
Provides advocacy on behalf of the program participants in line with the choices of the individual being served.
Explains the types of services and programs available to participants as it relates to their stated goals or interests.
Peer Advocates serve as facilitators of self‑help groups and wellness services to assist participants address their whole health needs, develop coping strategies and connect with critical resources such as housing, education and employment.
Records/document services provided as required by program and regulatory agencies.
Functions as a model, sharing his or her own stories to therapeutically support program participants and their families.
Strengthens individuals by creating an atmosphere of understanding, assisting in skill development, broadening their awareness, opening up new opportunities, and increasing their sense of hope, personal power and self‑responsibility.
Helps remove stigma and barriers associated with moving on to more independent roles.
Acts as a positive role model in sharing own transitions experience.
Educates participants about self‑help techniques and self‑help group processes.
Complies with all departmental policies, procedures and parameters.
Qualifications / Basic Job Requirements
Minimum HS diploma or GED.
Lived experience with mental illness and/or co‑occurring disorders.
NYS Peer Certification / Certified with the Academy of Peer Services.
Familiarity with Microsoft software and documenting in an electronic health record.
Excellent communication and written skills.
Preferred: Bilingual (Spanish).
Preferred: One+ year of experience working in the human services field.
Supervision Where applicable describes level of authority, decision making discretion, consequences of actions, supervisory and fiscal responsibility. Level of supervision received. N/A
Special Working Conditions Some field visits are and work out in the community is required. Requires ability to travel via public transportation.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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Peer Advocate
role at
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey provided pay range: Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range: $35,000.00/yr - $35,000.00/yr
General Purpose The Peer Advocacy Leadership (PAL) program is a consumer‑lead mental health program. The PAL program provides Peer supports to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness to become as independent and connected to the community as possible. Peer staff teaches self‑advocacy and how to access community‑based resources. Peer Advocates provide a range of direct services, including active hands‑on skills training and peer counseling targeted to help participants reach wellness and community integration. Services are office and community based, as well as provided in community partner settings.
Essential Functions
Provides advocacy, support, and bridging services with a focus on wellness and resiliency to participants with mental illness to help improve their quality of life.
Inspires individuals to become more hopeful about their recovery.
Provides advocacy on behalf of the program participants in line with the choices of the individual being served.
Explains the types of services and programs available to participants as it relates to their stated goals or interests.
Peer Advocates serve as facilitators of self‑help groups and wellness services to assist participants address their whole health needs, develop coping strategies and connect with critical resources such as housing, education and employment.
Records/document services provided as required by program and regulatory agencies.
Functions as a model, sharing his or her own stories to therapeutically support program participants and their families.
Strengthens individuals by creating an atmosphere of understanding, assisting in skill development, broadening their awareness, opening up new opportunities, and increasing their sense of hope, personal power and self‑responsibility.
Helps remove stigma and barriers associated with moving on to more independent roles.
Acts as a positive role model in sharing own transitions experience.
Educates participants about self‑help techniques and self‑help group processes.
Complies with all departmental policies, procedures and parameters.
Qualifications / Basic Job Requirements
Minimum HS diploma or GED.
Lived experience with mental illness and/or co‑occurring disorders.
NYS Peer Certification / Certified with the Academy of Peer Services.
Familiarity with Microsoft software and documenting in an electronic health record.
Excellent communication and written skills.
Preferred: Bilingual (Spanish).
Preferred: One+ year of experience working in the human services field.
Supervision Where applicable describes level of authority, decision making discretion, consequences of actions, supervisory and fiscal responsibility. Level of supervision received. N/A
Special Working Conditions Some field visits are and work out in the community is required. Requires ability to travel via public transportation.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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