Director of Peer Services

Transitional Services for New York, Inc., not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City.  We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence.  Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.

TSINY is seeking a Director of Peer Services.

Annual Salary $90,000

Position Summary 

The Director of Peer Services is responsible for ensuring that all assigned programs operate within the stated TSINY policies & procedures and remain in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. This individual oversees the day-to-day activities of the TSINY Empowerment Center and the TSINY Education, Training, and Resource Center (ETRC), providing supervision to staff and ensuring that services are appropriate to advancing the recovery goals of our clients.  The Director of Peer Services also plays a central role in advancing peer services within the agency and contributing to the training and professional development of peer providers within TSINY.                                                                  

Essential Functions  

•    Provide direction, training, guidance and support to staff and individuals in the programs. 

•    Provide regular and ongoing supervision to staff. 

•    Maintain Service Plans and Consumer Charts
•    Prepare for annual OMH audit

•    Provide regular and ongoing supervision to staff. 

•    Monitor regulatory guidance to ensure programs compliance. 

•    Implement services and evidence-based practices designed to engage individuals in recovery. 

•    Oversee the implementation of peer services and provide on-going support in developing the role of peer services throughout the agency. 

•    Develop services and activities to encourage and assist recipients in obtaining peer certification. 

•    Attend and participate in the Empowerment Center and PROS Recipient Council meetings. 

•    Serve as the agency point person and liaison with NYARPRS and other coalitions involved with the professional development of peer services. 

•    Formulate and implement programming to assist students in obtaining educational goals (literacy, TASC, college, and alternative training). 

•    Manage Agency financial resources according to stated policy and procedures. 

•    Evaluate program performance, develop program reports and complete program evaluations. 

•    Evaluate employee performance and address poor work performance in a timely manner. 

•    Perform other related duties as required. 

Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities 

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling or a related field.  NYS Peer Certification preferred.  The Director will also have at least three to five years’ clinical/rehabilitation and supervisory experience. 

TSINY is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as well as the New York State Human Rights Law. TSINY prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status or other protected group status as provided by law in all employment decisions.