Job Summary. . Do you have lived experience with HIV and understand the unique challenges that come with a positive diagnosis. Do you want to make a difference in your community and meet the health and wellness needs of our community with excellence. If this describes your experience, please consider applying for our HIV Peer Advocate position. This position can be either a full-time or part-time. WHAT DO WE OFFER. . Comprehensive and affordable ...
Position Overview. As a Peer Counselor, you will provide essential peer support, education, and advocacy to individuals living with or at risk of HIV. Your personal experience and understanding of the challenges faced by those with HIV will be invaluable in offering emotional support, promoting adherence to treatment, and connecting clients with essential resources. You will collaborate with case managers, healthcare providers, and community orga...
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. Job Description Form Position Title:Peer Advocate (Part-Time) Location: Long Island City, Queens, NYReports To: Director of Peer Services Cost Center: 54010 General Purpose: The Peer Advocacy Leadership (PAL) program is a consumer-lead mental health program. The PAL program provided Peer supports to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness to become as independent and connec...
Job Details. Job Location. Medicaid Redesign Team Housing - Staten Island, NY. Position Type. Full Time. Education Level. High School/GED. Salary Range. $19.00 - $20.00 Hourly. Job Shift. Day. Description. REPORTS TO: Program Director. SUMMARY. Provides support and follow-up to clients enrolled in the MRT program by using lived. experience to promote healing, connection, and successful engagement in services and. community resources. RESPONSIBILI...
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing. We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America) The Peer Advocate should be a past consumer of substance abuse services with a history of managing one's own illness. Awareness of the importance of recovery in living with an addiction problem. Past experience working directly with people in a serv...
At Step One, we're not just an organization. We're a tight-knit community that values collaboration, innovation, and each individual's unique contributions. We value our amazing staff's skills and experience, and we are confident that each employee's effort and warmth make our team a beautiful organization. Job Summary. Provide community-based support with a rehabilitation and recovery focus using shared lived experiences in NYS OASAS regulated p...
Health Care for the Homeless is looking for a. Peer Advocate. to join our Housing Services team. As a Peer Advocate, you'll be a trusted guide and support for individuals who have experienced homelessness, mental health challenges, substance use, or incarceration—helping them connect to services and maintain housing placements using a strengths-based, harm reduction approach. What You’ll Do. Build meaningful, recovery-oriented relationships with ...
Description. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Social Worker assist the social workers and case managers in delivering services to client enrolled in PODER. Will perform outreach activities in the form of home visits and escorts. Advocate on clients’ behalf and assist them in gaining access to a number of health, mental health and social services. This will often involve schedule escorts to various appointments out in the community. Th...
Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our workplace. We are committed to fostering our inclusive environment where all employees feel v...
USD $22.29/Hr. Why Join Us. We value candidates with. lived experience. Applicants must have experienced. homelessness for a minimum of three (3) months. which may include living on the streets, in a vehicle, in places not meant for human habitation, or temporarily staying with others (couch surfing). You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. Y...
Summary: Youth Rising seeks a part-time Youth Program Coordinator/Peer Advocate. This key role involves coordinating youth-focused projects and activities in Elmore County, Idaho, supporting the supervision at our drop-in center, and engaging directly with middle school, high school, and young adult populations. This position is particularly suited to individuals with personal lived experience with the juvenile justice system, mental health needs...
The Peer Advocate is responsible for providing support to clients to reduce barriers to treatment, connecting clients to treatment, and keeping clients engaged in addiction treatment services. . Key Responsibilities. . Engage and motivate clients to stay engaged in addiction treatment. Maintain contact after clients leave treament to ensure their ongoing success, provide re-engagement support, and collect follow up data. Assist in developing clie...
