At the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, we believe in hiring individuals who are passionate about what they do and who are committed to making a difference.
Why Join Our Team?
We are a dynamic and innovative company that values creativity, collaboration, lived experience, and diversity. Our team is made up of individuals from different backgrounds and experiences who work together to achieve our goals. We provide our employees with opportunities for growth and development, as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.
We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work schedule. Additionally, we provide our employees with the resources and tools they need to succeed, including ongoing training and development, and a collaborative and supportive team culture.
Open Positions
We are currently seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our team. Our current openings include:
Title: Peer Bridger
Division: Peer Services
Reports to: Ellen Healion, Director of Peer Services
Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Long Island/Pilgrim Psychiatric Center
Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Albany/Capital District Psychiatric Center
Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of the Peer Services Division, the Peer Bridger engages referred individuals residing in the Psychiatric Center and OMH Housing Programs. The Peer Bridger coordinates activities to form trust-based relationships that foster hope for positive change and personal empowerment, leading to successful integration back into the community. The Peer Bridger models and educates staff and referred individuals on the Peer Bridger Model to maintain its fidelity of the model.
The Peer Bridger is a paid staff member of the Alliance.
Major Responsibilities/Activities:
- Maintains own personal wellness.
- Provides support with flexibility and Person First logic.
- Maintains fidelity to the Peer Bridger Model, to continue to engage individuals residing in State Psychiatric Centers and OMH residential facilities, regardless of perceived ability to participate.
- Initiate and maintain regular communications/meetings with referred individuals using multiple communication techniques including, but not limited to, the use of technology, face-to-face meetings, phone calls, e-mails, etc.
- Provide support to referred individuals that have opportunities to visit certain locations within the community that are meaningful to him/her.
- Continue support to referred individuals post-discharge to identify and engage in a range of community-based support groups and activities of interest.
- Provides timely reporting to Supervisor/Liaison of situations that require(d) urgent response.
- Is able to and does interact with a wide variety of individuals experiencing a wide variety of abilities in activities and/or group meetings.
- Organizes and coordinates activities, meetings, and training that include referred individuals.
- Provide regularly scheduled opportunities for staff information and training on the Peer Bridger Model.
- Facilitates a minimum of 8 weekly peer support group meetings in the hospital and/or the community.
- Attends training as required and assigned by supervisor.
- Communicates with OMH Hospital Liaison on a regular basis, including the NYAPRS Supervisor at times.
- Prepares and maintains a detailed written record of activities to meet documentation and reporting requirements for NYAPRS projects. (Work Logs, List of Referrals, goals of the referred individual, and progress notes demonstrating milestones met.)
- Reports to and meets with NYAPRS supervisor on a regular basis.
Requirements:
- NY Peer Specialist Certification or actively being pursued.
- Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the NY State public mental health and substance use system. Lived experience with the mental health system, preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of advocacy, self-help, and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health and substance use services.
- Ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities.
- Ability to complete basic documentation requirements regarding work activities. Good to Excellent written and oral skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and internet/email access preferred.
- Must have own vehicle, clean driving record, and adequate automobile insurance coverage.
- Flexible schedule; occasionally including evenings and weekends.
- Must reside in the service County.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to hr@rightsandrecovery.org. Please also complete the Alliance Peer Bridger Competency Scale.
The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is an equal opportunity employer.
Title: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist
Division: Training
Reports to: Director of Recovery & Rehabilitation Training
Status: FT, Non-Exempt, Remote
Position Summary: The Alliance for Rights and Recovery, formerly NYAPRS, is a Statewide organization committed to improving the lives of people living with mental health, substance use and trauma related challenges. We are experiencing rapid growth and are seeking a dynamic, creative, and driven Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist to join our team to support statewide training in the NY Psychiatric Rehabilitation Training Academy. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting statewide training initiatives within the Training Academy. We are seeking an individual with exceptional organizational skills and strong communication abilities to foster relationships with training participants and successful implementation of the Training Academy.
Responsibilities:
- Training Outreach and Engagement: Engage in outreach and engagement activities with training participants to support program completion and continuing education. Connect training participants with subject matter experts (SMEs) specific to need. Provide clear and prompt written responses to inquiries and offer technical support as needed. Generate progress reports and provide reminders and assistance with event registration.
- Training Support: Provide virtual and on-site training implementation support to PROS, CORE, Adult BH HCBS, and other rehabilitation practitioners in the Hudson River region, addressing barriers to training participation and implementation. Support regional trainers during live sessions and facilitate structured group meetings to encourage collaboration and application of Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles and practices. Offer individualized organizational consultations and collaborate with SMEs as needed. Support learners to work towards CPRP certification through training on The Alliance Learning Management System (LMS).
- Program Development: Assist in beta testing self-paced learning modules and contribute to program development efforts.
- CPRP Certification: Support learners to attain Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner credential.
- Other Duties: Participate in supervision meetings, quality improvement exercises, and training events, Provide technical support in the development of training materials as requested.
Qualifications:
- Experience in Mental Health Rehabilitation Service Delivery System in NYS (e.g., PROS, Adult BH HCBS, CORE, or CCBHC PRS)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Excellent written and communication skills and interpersonal abilities
- Creativity with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment of rehabilitation specialists and subject matter experts
- Commitment to cultural competence, diversity, equity and inclusion in training and service delivery
- Lived experience with the mental health system preferred
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint, Google Sheets; Talent LMS and Google Forms a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in social services with at least five years of experience, or a master’s degree in social services with three years of experience; CPRP certification preferred
- Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license with a clean driving record and access to a vehicle
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits include health benefits, vision and dental at no cost to a single applicant
- An impressive paid time off package including vacation, sick and personal time
- Opportunities for career development including continuing education
- A supportive and collaborative work environment with dedicated colleagues
- Meaningful work that makes an impact on the lives of individuals who participate in behavioral health services
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, salary requirements, and resume to hr@rightsandrecovery.org or by regular mail to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, 194 Washington Avenue, #400, Albany, NY 12210 ATTN: Human Resources. The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is an equal opportunity employer.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we support. Apply today!
To apply for one of these positions, please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@rightsandrecovery.org
If you don’t see a position that fits your skills and experience, we still encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter for future consideration. We are always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about what they do and who share our values.
Our Hiring Process
Our hiring process is designed to ensure that we select the best candidates for each position. It typically includes the following steps:
- Resume and Cover Letter Review: We will review your resume and cover letter to determine if you meet the qualifications for the position.
- Initial Phone Screen: If you meet the qualifications, we will schedule an initial phone screen to learn more about your skills, experience, and interest in the position.
- Interview Process: Depending on the position, our interview process may include a combination of phone, video, and in-person interviews. During these interviews, we will ask questions about your experience, skills, and work style.
- Reference and Background Check: Before making a job offer, we will conduct reference and background checks to verify your employment history and ensure that you meet our company’s standards.