Respite Worker - PD
Company: Community Access Inc
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Founded in 1974, Community
Access continues to uphold and operate as a pioneer of supportive
housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health
concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community
to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities
for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts
in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and
include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs,
the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, Peer-driven Crisis Respite
Center, Adult Home Initiative, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT). Program Description The
Residential Crisis Support program, or “The Respite,” is a
residential mental health crisis, alternative-to-hospitalization
program offering short-term Peer-led care in a friendly and
supportive home-like environment. Guests are provided with the
opportunity to learn and practice recovery and relapse prevention
skills to support their current mental health crisis and to provide
more effective tools to cope with future crises and avoid
hospital-based care. Recovery-oriented services are provided
24-hours a day and include peer support, self-advocacy education
and self-help training while supporting guests to maintain their
established daily activities such as visiting with friends,
attending a doctor or other appointments or going to work or
school. Guests are encouraged to participate in the operations of
the residence, including working together to prepare communal
meals. The maximum length of stay is 28 days. Position Overview The
Per Diem Respite Worker is responsible for all tasks related to the
program’s daily operation including providing individual and
group-based supports to the guests, meal planning and preparation,
and processing and preparing for referrals, intakes, and
discharges. Key Performance Indicators All key performance
indicators below are expected to be met fully. Assigned guests have
one progress note per day reflecting appropriate peer support. All
documentation is entered within 48 hours of the contact. Job
Qualifications Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment
to the philosophy and mission of Community Access. Have lived
experience with the mental health system and willingness to share
personal experience appropriately and respectfully – required.
Previous professional experience in the behavioral health field -
preferred. A respect for and high level of comfort around people
experiencing psychiatric crisis – required. Commitment to recovery
orientated practice and the ability to utilize critical thinking,
problem-solving and de-escalation skills to assist with creating
and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery. NYS Peer
Certification, or provisional level within 90 days of hire and full
certification within one year of hire – required. Minimum of high
school diploma or equivalent (GED) –required. Ability to prioritize
and meet deadlines. Strong analytical ability. Excellent oral and
written communication skills. Be creative and flexible. Ability to
utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and
Excel. Show initiative and be responsible forfollow through.
Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to
position. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Available to workdays, evenings, overnights, weekends and cover
holidays as assigned – required. Able to navigate several flights
of stairs repeatedly during shift – required. Bilingual candidates
are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should apply on
www.communityaccess.org/jobs. Community Access is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. Women, People of Color and Members
of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply. We are
dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees
identify as having a personal experience using mental health
services. www.communityaccess.org
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