Lead Peer Advocate for Recovery & Support

Project Renewal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Renewal in New York, NY seeks a Peer Counselor for The Support and Connection Center. The position offers a $43,000 yearly salary and involves providing engagement, counseling and supportive services to guests in a 24/7 setting tied to NYPD referrals and non-violent offenses.

The role emphasizes recovery-based support, WRAP facilitation, and collaboration with staff to aid guests toward stabilization and reentry. Experience in peer advocacy and lived experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years working in the field of peer advocacy.
• Lived experience as a consumer of behavioral health services preferred.
• Ability to work independently and adjust one’s schedules to guest needs.
• Experience working with diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead guest engagement activities.
• Collaborate with staff to foster recovery-oriented environment.
• Provide recovery-based services including WRAP.
• Promote problem-solving and decision-making skills with positive supports.
• Accompany guests to appointments as needed.
• Advocate for and support guests’ self-advocacy.
• Facilitate engagement with community-based recovery and support services.
• Provide support in case management responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active listening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Project Renewal in New York, NY seeks a Peer Counselor for The Support and Connection Center. The position offers a $43,000 yearly salary and involves providing engagement, counseling and supportive services to guests in a 24/7 setting tied to NYPD referrals and non-violent offenses.

The role emphasizes recovery-based support, WRAP facilitation, and collaboration with staff to aid guests toward stabilization and reentry. Experience in peer advocacy and lived experience preferred.