PAL Intern

General Duties: 

The PAL program provided Peer supports to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness to become as independent and connected to the community as possible. 

Essential Functions:  

PAL Interns will learn all duties of PAL peer advocates and will take on those duties such as:

• Advocacy and how to access community-based resources.
• Essential Functions: Describe the intrinsic job duties that define the core responsibilities of the job. 
• Provides advocacy, support, and bridging services with a focus on wellness and resiliency to participants with mental illness to help improve their quality of life. 
• Inspire individuals to become more hopeful about their recovery. 
• Provide advocacy on behalf of the program participants in line with the choices of the individual being served. 
• Explains the types of services and programs available to participants as it relates to their stated goals or interests. 
• Serve as facilitators of self-help groups and wellness services to assist participants address their whole health needs, develop coping strategies and connect with critical resources such as housing, education and employment. 
• Record/document services provided as required by program and regulatory agencies 
• Help remove stigma and barriers associated with moving on to more independent roles 
• An important function of peer support is to reduce the possible stigma and personal effects of having a diagnosis of mental illness by sharing their own experience. 
• Educate participants about self-help techniques and self-help group processes 
• PAL interns will be required to comply with all departmental policies, procedures and parameters 
• Intern(s) will have weekly supervision with the program director.

Qualifications & Basic Requirements

• Willingness to travel to multiple boroughs a must (Bronx and Queens primarily)