Peer Companion - Group Facilitator
Company: Mental Health Assn. of Nassau County
Location: Hempstead
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Part-time Description Mental Health Association of Nassau County
(MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to
improving mental health in our community through advocacy,
education, program development, and the delivery of direct
services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual
with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a
Peer Companion - Group Facilitator. Peer Specialist utilizes
personal experience and peer specialist training to assist others
in their recovery from psychiatric illness. May perform a variety
of duties depending on strengths and/or interests. Essential Duties
and Responsibilities Conducts regularly scheduled self-help, peer
support, advocacy, or informational groups on-site or off-site
utilizing required communication, intentional peer support,
listening skills training, support skills, etc. Utilizes knowledge
and understanding of peer directed recovery-based philosophy.
Completes necessary paperwork and records pertinent documentation.
Maintain client confidentiality. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements Education and Experience Six months to one year part
time or full-time experience in delivery of direct services to
mental health consumer/survivors (volunteer or paid), preferred.
Six months part-time or full-time first hand experience in
self-help or peer directed services and/or peer support groups.
Other Qualifications Firsthand knowledge of mental health service
delivery system. Belief in the possibility of recovery for all
individuals diagnosed with psychiatric illnesses. Good oral and
written communication skills. Knowledge of
consumer/survivor/ex-patient movement and peer run or peer driven
services that incorporate recovery based philosophies. Ability to
relate to both other survivors of mental illness and psychiatric
diagnosis and mental health professionals. Working knowledge of
mental health service delivery system. Valid and “clean” New York
State Drivers’ License, required. Salary Description 19.00 Per
Hour
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