Venture Forthe is a leading health care agency in Central and Western New York that operates on the fundamental premise that every individual has the right to make their own choices; we advocate for the needs and goals of our clients. The clinical department at Venture Forthe focuses on HCBS/CORE programs under the direction of the OMH. The goal of the CORE/HCBS program derives around the focus of increased behavioral health and addiction recovery through an outpatient system. This focus is used by giving clients the tools, resources, and skills they can utilize to help in their recovery journey. We have helped our clients obtain higher education degrees, grow relationships with family members and regain the ability to be fully independent in the community.

As an Peer Support Specialist, you will be given the opportunity to make a dramatic difference in the lives of those who are struggling to reemerge into society due to a mental health illness or chemical dependency.

Do you have a story you want share? Could you walk a mile in the shoes of someone who is dealing with substance abuse or a mental health illness?

If you are compassionate, driven, self-motivated, and are passionate about helping others, come join Venture Forthe and our 1400 + employees all on a mission to help our clients best achieve their maximum potential and independence.

Overview:

Peer Support services are peer-delivered services with a rehabilitation and recovery focus. They are designed to promote skills for coping with and managing behavioral health symptoms while facilitating the utilization of natural resources and the enhancement of recovery-oriented principles

The structured, scheduled activities provided by this service emphasize the opportunity for peers to support each other in the restoration and expansion of the skills and strategies necessary to move forward in recovery. Individuals providing these services will do so through the paradigm of the shared personal experience of recovery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-on-one support to help individuals set and achieve recovery-oriented goals.
• Assist clients in navigating community resources, benefits, and housing options.
• Support individuals in developing budgeting, organization, and life skills.
• Encourage mental health symptom management and relapse prevention strategies.
• Help clients explore education and employment opportunities.
• Foster self-sufficiency and empowerment through advocacy and mentorship.
• Local Travel Required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• New York State Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) required. Provisional certifications accepted.
• Must have a Driver’s License and access to private reliable transportation
• Personal experience with mental health recovery or substance use recovery.
• Strong communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in diverse community settings.

Venture Forthe Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind: Venture Forthe, Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $17.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: On the road