Impactful Peer Support Specialist – Housing & Recovery Advocate

RiseWell Community Services; Coram (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid time off

13 holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedules

Career growth

Supplemental insurance

Pet insurance

Educational advancement

Broadway discounts

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full-time Peer Specialist to join the Afoordable Housing program in Far Rockaway, NY. The role provides peer support and counseling to residents coping with mental health and substance use challenges in an integrated housing setting.

The ideal candidate has lived experience, familiarity with homelessness or recovery, and a valid NYS driver's license. The program supports flexible scheduling and opportunities for career growth within a community-focused

Qualifications

• Lived experience relevant to client population.
• Experience with individuals who are homeless or in recovery from mental illness or substance abuse.
• Clean NYS Driver’s License.
• Fingerprinting and criminal record check approval from NYS Office of Mental Health.

Job description

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full-time Peer Specialist to join the Afoordable Housing program in Far Rockaway, NY. The role provides peer support and counseling to residents coping with mental health and substance use challenges in an integrated housing setting.

The ideal candidate has lived experience, familiarity with homelessness or recovery, and a valid NYS driver's license. The program supports flexible scheduling and opportunities for career growth within a community-focused