Peer Specialist
$38,792–$38,792 year
On-siteBrooklyn, New York, United States
Job Summary
Provide in-person individualized support to individuals with mental health diagnoses or substance use issues, serving as a role model, mentor, and advocate to prevent relapse. Establish trusting relationships through outreach and community meetings, then support clients in developing person-centered recovery plans aligned with their current needs. Share personal experiences to foster hope while coordinating services by collaborating with staff, providers, and client advocates. Assist clients with entitlements and concrete services via telephone and written correspondence. Requires a High School Diploma, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate or Certified Addiction Recovery Coach certification, and two years of recovery-oriented experience. On-site work in New York City.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma
- Minimum Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional for designated programs
- New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or NYCPS-Provisional (NYCPS-P)
- Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) or OASAS-approved 30-Hour Recovery Coach Training for designated programs
- At least Two (2) years of work experience or volunteer experience in a recovery-oriented setting
- Knowledge of substance use disorder recovery process
- Computer literacy including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
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