Field-Based Recovery Coach & Peer Specialist I

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES); New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

25 days paid time off

12 paid holidays per year

403b retirement with match

Employee referral program

Job summary

CASES in New York seeks a Peer Specialist for the Intensive Services Unit to support the clinical team with supervision meetings, field-based services, and limited court coverage. The role focuses on participants facing mental health, substance use, employment, and medical needs, and on bridging them to community resources.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, peer certification, and at least one year of peer services experience, with familiarity of the criminal legal system

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as Peer Specialist or CARC/CRPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience providing peer services.
• Experience with forensic/legal systems or mobile treatment teams preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources for vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field-based engagement and supervision services.
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings and briefings.
• Document services in the program database and communication logs.
• Link participants to behavioral health and human services.
• Assist participants with barriers to recovery and daily functioning.
• Provide peer bridging services during transitions from jail or hospital to the community.
• Participate in trainings to develop counseling and self-help skills.

Skills

Peer services experience

Community resources knowledge

Criminal legal system experience

Lived experience encouraged

Motivational interviewing

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CASES in New York seeks a Peer Specialist for the Intensive Services Unit to support the clinical team with supervision meetings, field-based services, and limited court coverage. The role focuses on participants facing mental health, substance use, employment, and medical needs, and on bridging them to community resources.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, peer certification, and at least one year of peer services experience, with familiarity of the criminal legal system