Forensic Housing Peer Support Specialist

Regular Full-Time
Full Time
Rochester, NY, US

Salary Range: $17.46 To $22.26 Hourly


Agency Profile: Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.

Full-time: 31 East Main Street, Rochester, NY

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

The Forensic Housing Peer Specialist uses lived experience with incarceration, successful reintegration and/or the Behavioral Health System to provide mentorship, support, and advocacy to individuals who were formerly incarcerated at NYS Correctional Facilities. The Peer Specialist helps clients navigate resources, overcome barriers and build a stable healthy life after being released into the community.

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