Crisis Support Peer Specialist NYC

Concern Housing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Concern Housing seeks a certified Peer Specialist to support tenants across our ten supportive housing sites in Brooklyn and the Bronx, working with the CISM team and a consulting psychiatrist from Janian Medical. The role emphasizes recovery, crisis support, and lived experience to help tenants during crises.

Per diem, day and evening shifts are needed. Applicants should have NY peer certification and be bilingual Spanish/English preferred, with EHR experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with NY State approved peer certification and two years life experience with behavioral health issues.
• Experience with crisis de-escalation and engagement with clients.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred; EHR experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to tenants experiencing critical incidents and mental health crises.
• Share personal experiences to foster hope and recovery.
• Engage in ICISF training to enhance skills.
• Provide face-to-face individual and group supports and document services in the EHR.
• Liaise with consulting psychiatrist to discuss assignments and provide feedback.
• Remain current with mandatory compliance documents and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

Outreach & engagement

Recovery support

Bilingual Spanish/English

Motivational Interviewing

Education

High School Diploma

NY State peer certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Concern Housing seeks a certified Peer Specialist to support tenants across our ten supportive housing sites in Brooklyn and the Bronx, working with the CISM team and a consulting psychiatrist from Janian Medical. The role emphasizes recovery, crisis support, and lived experience to help tenants during crises.

Per diem, day and evening shifts are needed. Applicants should have NY peer certification and be bilingual Spanish/English preferred, with EHR experience a plus.