Location: Middletown, NYAs a Certified Peer you will:Inspire hope, welcome everyone to the services with warmth and caringPromote empowerment and self-determinationProvide opportunities for everyone to practice self-efficacy through activities that emphasize the acquisition, development, and enhancement of life skillsBuild relationships based on mutuality and shared perspective and provide support to bring about a desired social or personal changeFocus on the strengths of each individualWork in partnership with everyone receiving services and the providers of those servicesA Peer Specialist will also:-Be a Resource Connector
– Promote self-advocacy and self-sufficiency-Be an Ally and Confidant
– Share related experiences-Be a Role Model and Mentor
– A social bridge into recovery-Be a Problem Solver and Planner
– Help to resolve personal and environmental obstacles to recovery , while facilitating the interpretation of an individual’s treatment plan-Be an Educator and Tour Guide
– Provide information about the stages of recovery, while introducing individuals into the culture of recoveryQualifications:The qualified candidate will possess the following:Personal and lived mental health and/ or recovery experienceExperience facing life challenges while coping with a mental health diagnosisNY State Peer certification or capable of getting their certification within 1 year.Access offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage; an array of voluntary benefits (term life, whole life, identity theft protection and pet insurance); Healthcare and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts; employer paid Short Term Disability, LTD and AD&D; a matching 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, accelerated holiday pay and tuition assistance.To see all career opportunities with Access visit To learn more about Access and our services visit Like us on Facebook and connect with us on LinkedIn.ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK.The Agency is a smoke free workplace and offers smoke free campuses for our employees, visitors, clients, and interns.EEO/AAE/M/F/D/VIND2022