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Peer Specialist

  • Syracuse
  • Nursing Support
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Jul 28 2025
  • CG-5W-Inpatient Psychiatry
  • State of New York
  • TH Staff Assistant 2, NSSL1
  • 85196
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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Job Summary:

The role of a certified specialist/peer educator provides the patients with support from those who have lived experience, who can give an insider perspective and other resources to support patients' individualized recovery process. The Peer specialist will collaborate with the care team and the patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma is required and is currently certified as a peer specialist. A minimum of 1 year of work experience providing peer support.  Must have a NYCPS certification and be a graduate of a recognized peer specialist training program. Literacy skill in computer, Microsoft and electronic health records

Preferred Qualifications:

2 or more years of work experience 

Work Days:

Monday - Friday, Days and Evening hours

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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