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The Job Bank is a benefit provided to NYAPRS member agencies. Agencies with current membership in NYAPRS can post open positions free of charge. We will also announce posted openings through our E-news, which reaches over 3000 subscribers daily.

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This service is also available to agencies in the Westchester/NYC/LI area interested in posting peer employment opportunities to correspond with CUNY's Peer Wellness Coaching program

To submit a posting, contact Mary McLaughlin by email or call 518-436-0008.

 

Current Postings

February 1, 2012 - Program Specialist Position

Text Box: Position Description

 

 

Job Title:

Program Specialist

Department:

PROS

Sub-Department/Program:

Road to Recovery Program (R2R)

Reports To:

R2R Occupational Therapist

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Union Status:

Union

Program Description:

 

Educational Requirements:

High School graduate required; BA preferred

Experience:

Experience as recipient in the mental health system; previous experience working in a mental health program preferred

 

Scope of Position   Under the direct supervision of the R2R Occupational Therapist, provide engagement services to potential R2R participants; lead and co-lead socialization and recreational activities; provide related individual and group counseling; collaborate with residential and PROS staff in program activities.

 

Essential Position Functions  

  1. Engage potential R2R participants
  2. Lead and co-lead R2R social and recreational activities
  3. Provide individual and group education and counseling services, as needed.
  4. Available for crisis intervention, as necessary, including availability for beeper coverage.
  5. Escort participants to activities at The Bridge and other locations
  6. Liaise with residential and PROS staff
  7. Perform all required administrative duties including documentation, chart work and record keeping.
  8. Attend staff meetings, supervision and trainings as required
  9. Any other duty as may be assigned