Field-Based Peer Specialist – Intensive Services Unit

Center-For-Alternative-Sentencing-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting

12 Paid Holidays per year

Retirement 403b Competitive matching

Employee Referral Program

Learn more at www.cases.org/careers/

Job summary

CASES in New York City seeks a Peer Specialist for the Intensive Services Unit (ISU). You will support the Clinical team by conducting supervision meetings with new participants and provide field-based services and limited court coverage.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians, engagement in the community, and helping participants access services, with a focus on recovery, trauma-informed care, and ensuring culturally responsive support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Recognised Peer Training program completion preferred.
• Certification as a Peer Specialist, CARC or CRPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum one year of peer services experience in social services.
• Experience with forensic/legal systems or field-based mobile treatment teams preferred.
• Knowledge of community-based resources for vulnerable individuals.
• Self-motivated and action-oriented; experience in diverse support systems encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field-based engagement and supervision services for participants.
• Attend team meetings and morning huddles to review cases.
• Coordinate aftercare plans and supervision with clinical partners.
• Document services and maintain progress notes in program database.
• Provide navigation to behavioral health and human services systems.
• Help participants access services and reduce barriers to treatment.
• Support skill development for independent living.
• Bridge participants from jail/hospital to community with essential needs.

Skills

Peer Training

CARC/CRPA

1 Year Experience

Forensic/Legal System

Community Resources Knowledge

Self-starter

Justice-impacted welcome

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

CASES in New York City seeks a Peer Specialist for the Intensive Services Unit (ISU). You will support the Clinical team by conducting supervision meetings with new participants and provide field-based services and limited court coverage.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians, engagement in the community, and helping participants access services, with a focus on recovery, trauma-informed care, and ensuring culturally responsive support.