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Company Name | North Suffolk Mental Health Association |
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Website | https://northsuffolk.org/ |
Name | Wanda Colon |
Title | HR Recruiter |
wcolon@northsuffolk.org | |
Phone | 6174885712 |
Phone Type | Voice |
Fax | 6179127971 |
Job Title | Deaf Peer Support Specialist- |
Job Type | Permanent |
Start Date | 08/17/2021 |
Job Description | The Deaf Peer Support Specialist may be a Certified Peer Specialist, a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach, or a Family Partner. This position is designated for a person who identifies as having lived experience relevant to their certification and is willing to shares that experience for the benefit of the people they support and helps others to access resources and supports that will allow them full access to the community of their choice. The Deaf Peer Support Specialist reports to the Director of Recovery or the Assistant Director of Recovery. Job Description: |
Requirements | Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelors Degree highly preferred. Must possess or be willing/eligible to obtain one of the following Certifications within the first six months of employment: Experience: Must identify as having Lived Experience of a Mental Health Diagnosis, a Substance Use Addiction, Extreme States, or Trauma that has caused significant life disruption and possess a desire to share those experiences in a purposeful and intentional way to influence the mental health system and provide recovery oriented support to those in ACCS services. Must identify as personally being deaf and/or hard of hearing, or be fluent in ASL. Skills: Driver’s license preferred but not required. Must be CPR/first aid certified within three months of hire (training provided) |
Applicants should submit the following: | Resume, Cover Letter |
Apply online at: | https://northsuffolk.org/ |
Prescreen Applicants | No |
Send to NCCC instead | No |
Posting Status | Posted |