USA - NYS Office of Mental Health seeks an Advocacy Specialist 2 in Albany
USA - NYS Office of Mental Health seeks an Advocacy Specialist 2 in Albany A statewide Peer Coordinator role shaping policy, training, and trauma-informed peer services across NY! 🧠 Position Highlights (SG-18, Central Office) - Salary: $66,951–$85,138 annually (Full-time, 37.5 hrs/wk, Mon-Fri 8-5)…
USA - NYS Office of Mental Health seeks an Advocacy Specialist 2 in Albany A statewide Peer Coordinator role shaping policy, training, and trauma-informed peer services across NY! 🧠 Position Highlights (SG-18, Central Office) - Salary: $66,951–$85,138 annually (Full-time, 37.5 hrs/wk, Mon-Fri 8-5) - Perks: Telecommuting + compressed workweek available, 30% travel - Apply by: Jan 6, 2026 🧠 Core Impact in Office of Advocacy & Peer Support Services (OAPSS) - Liaison role: Build feedback loops with communities, families, Psychiatric Centers for voice/choice in services - Peer workforce growth: Mentor specialists on recruitment, retention, certification, trauma-informed best practices - Systems change: Join workgroups, review RFPs/programs, reduce stigma via person-centered language/training - Statewide reach: Collaborate across regions (Long Island, Hudson River, CNY, WNY) for equitable peer support 🧠 Qualifications Bachelor's + 2 yrs advocacy/service in mental health/rehab/DD OR Bachelor's/Master's + 1 yr OR 6 yrs experience Preferred: Peer Specialist/Youth/Family Peer Advocate background – lived experience encouraged!