Peer Advocate, Unlimited Potential

• Facilitate the Peer Run Social Club.
• Provide coverage for Saratoga County Warm line as needed.
• Provide training and teach skills needed to navigate mental health services in Saratoga County to identified clients.
• Promotes socialization, recovery, self-sufficiency, development of natural supports as well as coping skills and goal setting for those individuals with mental health issues.
• Act as an advocate by assisting individuals with housing issues, medical concerns, therapy or medication related problems, employment goals, and basic budgeting skills.
• Assist with benefits counseling.
• Engage participants in shared decision making around services and recovery planning.
• Function as part of a participant’s treatment to ensure integrated, collaborative care.
• Assist participants with the identification of activities that promote a sense of prosocial community engagement.
• Participate in regularly scheduled supervisions.
• Complete daily case notes.
• Complete all required agency trainings as well as trainings and certifications set forth by the New York State Office of Mental Health.
• Must possess strong interpersonal boundaries.

• High School or GED required.
• At least two years’ experience with the Mental Health system in Saratoga County.
• Per regulatory requirements, must have life experience with mental health and/or recovery from
• substance abuse.

• Peer Empowerment Credential required for Adult HCBS.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license. Ability to operate agency vehicles is required.

If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, we want to talk to you!  At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives while also strengthening our community. 

We are a family of human service agencies united in our passion to helping children, families, and adults reach their potential. Northern Rivers coordinates the quality of care, depth of programs, and combined size and passion for the mission to provide care for more than 18,000 people each year in 41 counties throughout New York State. If you’ve got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services!