Building Resilience in Essex Families
Careers
Why live and work in Essex County?
It’s beautiful. We’ve got that. Here’s what else Essex County has:
A Career in Human Services
But not just any career
A career where you are seen, heard, and valued.
We’ve Got You.
Human Services Career Opportunities
Working with People with Developmental Disabilities & Special Needs
Healthcare
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Education and Training Opportunities
Peer Support Certification
NYS Peer Networking: New York Peer Workforce Advancement and Mentoring Network.
Essex County Peer Netowking: The Prevention Team hosts monthly meet ups, where those seeking to work in the field of recovery can learn more about the Recovery Peer Advocate Certification process, and those already in the field can network and gain resources. For information, email Casey King at The Prevention Team casey@preventionteam.org
In-person Recovery Peer Advocate Certification Courses: The Prevention Team, with Hudson Mohawk AHEC and ASAP NY, hosts in-person local CRPA classes, to certify individuals looking to become Certified Recovery Peer Advocates. Scholarship funding is available to qualified eligible participants. For information, email Casey King at The Prevention Team casey@preventionteam.org
NY Recovery Peer Advocate Certification
NY Youth Peer Advocate Training
NY Peer Specialist Certification Board
NY Family Peer Advocate Credential
NY Junior Youth Peer Advocate Training program is a 5-week training for high school students (grades 9 – 12).
Mentorships, Internships, and Volunteer Opportunities
Local Career Mentors
Human Library of Local Career Mentors! The Westport NY Public Library has created a database of career mentors. Accessible at Boquet Valley Schools and the Westport Library. Meet with your guidance counselor or library personnel to search the database, and they will connect you with a career mentor that meets your interests
Career mentors can meet with you in-person or virtually to discuss career options and goals. There are also opportunities for job shadowing, summer jobs, and internships. To learn more, visit or call the Westport Public Library.
BRIEF Coalition Young Adult and Family Member Representatives
Apply to be a BRIEF Coalition Young Adult and Family Member Representative. Compensation is available for Representatives with lived experience. Help build a system that cares.
Degrees and Certificates
Child and Family Services; Human Services; Chemical Dependency Counseling; Community Residence Aide Certification
Employment Services and Job Supports
Career Support Services