Empathetic Peer Support Specialist — Independent & Growth‑Oriented

RISE Housing and Support Services; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 46,104,000 - 65,663,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

403(b) matching

Bereavement leave

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

RISE Housing and Support Services is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide compassionate, person-centered support to residents of the Riverview program in Corinth, NY. The role emphasizes helping residents build self-confidence and independence, using lived experience to respond to the needs of individuals recovering from mental health, substance use, or homelessness.

Qualified applicants will be NYS Peer Support Specialist Certified and capable of working independently within a

Qualifications

• Experience working with sensitive populations
• NYS Peer Support Specialist Certification required
• Ability to operate independently, think on your feet, and follow training
• Excellent conflict management and dispute resolution skills
• Strong interpersonal boundaries

Responsibilities

• Supporting goal creation and implementation
• Engaging in skill development
• Modeling coping techniques
• Advocating for effective services

Skills

Empathy

Independent thinker

Conflict management

Interpersonal boundaries

Education

NYS Peer Support Specialist Certification

Job description

RISE Housing and Support Services is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide compassionate, person-centered support to residents of the Riverview program in Corinth, NY. The role emphasizes helping residents build self-confidence and independence, using lived experience to respond to the needs of individuals recovering from mental health, substance use, or homelessness.

Qualified applicants will be NYS Peer Support Specialist Certified and capable of working independently within a