Peer Support Specialist

Position Title : Peer Support Specialist

Salary : $26 - 32 / hr

Department : H2H Connect Contact Center

Reports to : Peer Support Supervisor

Location : Remote

Schedule : Full-time; Mornings, Evenings, Overnights & Weekends

• Evening shifts receive an additional 5% differential pay rate added to their check.
• Overnight shifts receive an additional 10% differential pay rate added to their check.
• New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

Formerly the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC), Vibrant Emotional Health's groundbreaking solutions have delivered high quality services and support, when, where and how people need it for over 50 years. Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone.

Vibrant Emotional Health's Contact Center (Here2Help Connect) is at the cutting edge harnessing new technologies to expand methods in which consumers can receive clinically sound behavioral health services. H2H Connect operates various hotlines, including New York City's NYC 988, New York State's HOPEline, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the national Disaster Distress Helpline, and the NFL Life Line. H2H Connect continues to grow as new managed care arrangements and new technologies make it possible to reach more people in distress through more channels. The contact center currently provides crisis intervention and information and referrals to over 40,000 people every month and we expect this number to continue to grow.

Position Overview : Peer Support Specialists are individuals who have lived experience with mental health, substance use, and / or problem gambling challenges, and / or have supported a family member or loved one through such experiences. They also bring familiarity with navigating behavioral health service systems. Peer Support Specialists use their lived experience to support and empower others in their personal recovery journeys, while promoting hope, self-determination, and overall well-being. Peers provide peer support services by phone to individuals who contact the Peer Warmline.

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Excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental income insurance, pre-tax transit / parking, pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care, and 401K available. 4 weeks' vacation, plum benefits, etc.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who come from a less traditional background. Vibrant will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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