Mobile Crisis Peer Specialist I

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement match

Transit spending account

Life insurance

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. seeks a Peer Specialist I (Mobile Crisis Team) in Jackson Heights, NY to provide peer-led supports in homes, schools, and communities across Brooklyn and Queens. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, treatment engagement, and recovery education.

Travel across five boroughs is required. Qualifications include NY Peer Specialist certification, high school diploma, and Spanish language preference.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience receiving mental health services.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.
• Able to work flexible hours incl. weekends/evenings/holidays.
• Provisional NY State Peer Specialist Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer supports in the community and homes, including engagement in treatment and recovery connections.
• Maintain records and documentation the same day of service.
• Attend clinical team meetings and trainings; 75% of time in direct/indirect client service.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication skills

Flexibility

Travel availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Provisional NY Peer Specialist Certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. seeks a Peer Specialist I (Mobile Crisis Team) in Jackson Heights, NY to provide peer-led supports in homes, schools, and communities across Brooklyn and Queens. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, treatment engagement, and recovery education.

Travel across five boroughs is required. Qualifications include NY Peer Specialist certification, high school diploma, and Spanish language preference.