Brooklyn Shelter Peer Specialist - Outreach & Recovery

S:US; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

S:US is seeking a Peer Specialist for their men's shelter in Brooklyn, NY. The role focuses on outreach, engagement, and bridge-building to promote recovery and community connections.

You will work with participants to develop wellness tools, advocate for their needs, and collaborate with the team to foster a recovery‑oriented culture at the Brooklyn site. Qualifications emphasize lived experience, de‑escalation ability, and strong communication; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Formación

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One year work experience in a shelter or related setting.
• Must have lived experience with the mental health system and willingness to share appropriately and respectfully.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking and de-escalation skills to promote recovery.

Responsabilidades

• Outreach/Engagement/Bridge Building with participants and families.
• Relationship Building through empathy and active listening.
• Discuss recovery frameworks and peer support language with participants and team.
• Advocacy for program participants in community and on the team.
• Co-create wellness tools and connect to resources outside the program.
• Influence team culture toward recovery-oriented language and youth-friendly approach.
• Maintain open team communication and reporting requirements.

Conocimientos

Recovery experience

Empathic listening

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Peer certification preferred

Educación

GED or high school diploma

Descripción del empleo

S:US is seeking a Peer Specialist for their men's shelter in Brooklyn, NY. The role focuses on outreach, engagement, and bridge-building to promote recovery and community connections.

You will work with participants to develop wellness tools, advocate for their needs, and collaborate with the team to foster a recovery‑oriented culture at the Brooklyn site. Qualifications emphasize lived experience, de‑escalation ability, and strong communication; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.