Lakeview Health Services Inc.·Canandaigua, New York
The Peer Support Specialist provides restorative services, vocational training, and recovery-based guidance to residents in a residential program. They utilize lived experience to serve as a role model and help individuals achieve personally meaningful life goals.
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Title: Peer Support Specialist
Job Requisition No.: 1828
Program: Prospect House Canandaigua, NY
Salary pay range is min. $16.50 to a max. $21.49 per hr. based on education & experience (evening & overnight hours may qualify for a shift differential)
Lakeview Health Services is a premier partner throughout the Finger Lakes region, providing safe, affordable housing, support, and rehabilitative services to persons with mental illness as well as health care coordination services to individuals with chronic mental and physical health challenges. We are dedicated to helping individuals identify and achieve personally meaningful and measurable life goals, and to realize their full potential. Lakeview seeks to create an environment of learning and development that will lead to an engaged, motivated, and high performing team with a devotion and commitment to client service
With the general supervision of the Program Manager, performs a wide range of restorative based services; provides vocational/educational training, skills training, and reports functions related to the day-to-day operations of the residential program. Peer Support Specialist also provides outreach services to help individuals link with the program. Individual should strive to create a healing environment that respects the perspectives and experiences of the individuals, families, staff and communities we serve by practicing safe, respectful communication as well as respecting individuals’ boundaries and differences.
Work closely with the Program Manager and Rehabilitation Coordinator to develop peer recovery-based programs and groups.
Work closely with the Residential Programs to learn and participate in the general functioning of the program.
Provide guidance, instruction, and support for residents based on evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care.
Assist residents in clarifying their goals for rehabilitation and recovery.
Assist residents in monitoring progress of stated goals and provide services from individualized service plans.
Individuals will work on a weekly basis with their program manager to make progress toward completion of their provisional certificate until completed.
Coordinate development of a daily schedule based on a person’s individual needs and preferences.
Share personal experience to support others’ recovery in an appropriate and respectful manner
Serve as a role model for recipients and educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group process.
Encourage and participate in social, recreational, educational and cultural activities
Know and adhere to all OMH/other agency regulatory policies and procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of mental health issues and support services; the special and incidental needs of persons affected by mental illness; psychology, personality, and group dynamics; the human services system; principles and practices of conflict and crisis management; the recovery based psychiatric model of service delivery. Has a basic understanding of the importance of working from a trauma sensitive perspective.
Familiarity with service area; experience working with the special need’s population; strong organization skills; ability to teach others and provide services in a group setting. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals, both verbally and in writing. To listen, understand, and appreciate the experience of staff and clients and to establish rapport and meaningful professional relationships.
Any candidate interested in this employment opportunity, please visit our web site at www.lakeviewhs.org.
Lakeview Health Services, Inc. complies with the legal requirement to take affirmative action and not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Further, Lakeview Health Services, Inc. will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against applicants or employees who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or that of others, subject to certain limitations.
Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience working with special needs consumers in a recovery or rehabilitative setting. Lived experience with mental health services is required, and candidates must progress toward Peer Certification within one year.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.