About the role#
The Respite Worker Intern joins our Crisis Respite Center, which serves as a short-term, peer-staffed alternative to psychiatric hospitalization. You will work in a home-like setting to support guests through recovery and relapse prevention. This role centers on providing 24-hour peer support and helping individuals connect with community services during their stay.
What you'll do#
- Engage with guests on a 1:1 basis.
- Lead workshops and facilitate group activities.
- Write progress notes and maintain accurate records.
- Assist with daily tasks including meal preparation, housekeeping, and room maintenance.
- Accompany guests on community trips, appointments, and errands.
- Learn and perform all aspects of the guest admission process.
- Handle other duties as assigned by the team.
What you'll need#
- Personal experience as a service recipient in the mental health system and a willingness to share that experience appropriately.
- Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to adjust priorities on short notice.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Awards software.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Completion of a core peer training specialist program is preferred.
- Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the NYS Justice Center.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY
- Modality: On-site
- Type: Full-time, paid internship
- Term: Rolling
About Community Access
Community Access is a nonprofit organization based in New York. Founded in 1974, it provides services for individuals living with mental health concerns. The organization offers affordable housing, training, and advocacy programs. It employs between 201 and 500 people.
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