Peer Mentor

Alignment with East House Values Humanistic, Collaborative, Optimistic, Progressive, Integrity.

Represents the organization professionally and aligns with its mission.

Performs work with integrity and in compliance with established processes, procedures, and regulations.

Accountability Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions.

Follows through on commitments; implements decisions that have been agreed upon.

Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information.

Acknowledges and learns from mistakes without blaming others.

Recognizes the impact of one’s behavior on others.

Commitment to Belonging, Respect, and Building a Supportive Community Values and appreciates the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of every individual.

Actively includes others in conversations and decision-making, fostering connections by learning about others' interests, and celebrating achievements to make individuals feel valued.

Listening without judgment, communicating and interacting politely and civilly, and acknowledging others' contributions to show appreciation and build trust.

Offering help, encouraging collaboration, and creating safe spaces where everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and concerns.

Working Conditions/Work Environment Traditional office and/or residential environment.

Occasionally subjected to pressure due to time demands.

May have to travel to various program locations which may not be accessible for individuals with reduced mobility.

Physical/Mental Demands The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, ability to reach above or below shoulders, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting (up to 25 lbs.), and occasional stair-climbing.

Reasonable Accommodation East House provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-238-4800 or email your request to HRTeam@easthouse.org. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Required Education & Experience Must be a past or present consumer of mental health and/or substance use services Minimum of 50 hours of relevant peer training from community agency.
• High school diploma or GED required with 2-4 years’ previous experience in a Peer role preferred.
• Licensure/Certifications Peer Certification preferred (provisional and/or permanent).
• If not currently certified, must obtain Peer certification within 18 months of hire.
• For HCBS Peer a provisional and/or permanent peer certification is required.
• NYS motor vehicle license, safe driving record and availability of personal vehicle required.
• Other Skills/Knowledge/Experience Ability to appropriately share personal experiences to support client recovery and wellness.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse populations.
• Basic computer literacy including email, internet use, and document editing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and ability to create documents, tables, and charts.
• Knowledge of person-centered practices.