Peer Bridger & Community Wellness Advocate

Baltic Street Wellness Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is seeking a Peer Bridger – Outreach & Community Engagement Specialist in Staten Island, NY to build supportive relationships with participants and promote connections to community resources. The ideal candidate has experience or training in Peer Advocacy and an understanding of self-help, recovery, and peer-support principles.

Responsibilities include street outreach, event participation, and collaboration with community organizations, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience or training in Peer Advocacy and understanding of self-help, recovery, and peer-support principles.
• Strong communication, listening, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of local community resources and support systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct street outreach, community canvassing, and in-person engagement in shelters, hospitals, crisis centers, adult homes, and other public spaces.
• Participate in community events, tabling, presentations, and partnerships to raise awareness about peer-led services.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community organizations, service providers, and stakeholder groups.
• Provide information on available community resources, such as housing support, benefits, healthcare, and recovery programs.
• Facilitate warm hand-offs to ensure smooth transitions into community-based programs or support.
• Promote recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches across all interactions.
• Maintain a small caseload.
• Complete required paperwork as needed.
• Lived personal experience with mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, homelessness, or related experiences.

Skills

Peer Advocacy

Communication

Relationship Building

Community Outreach

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Peer Specialist certification (NYCPS or NYS-CPS)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is seeking a Peer Bridger – Outreach & Community Engagement Specialist in Staten Island, NY to build supportive relationships with participants and promote connections to community resources. The ideal candidate has experience or training in Peer Advocacy and an understanding of self-help, recovery, and peer-support principles.

Responsibilities include street outreach, event participation, and collaboration with community organizations, with a focus on