Peer Specialist

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is looking for a Peer Specialist to provide community-based support focused on rehabilitation and recovery. This entry-level position involves working closely with clients to foster recovery, utilizing personal lived experience, and collaborating with a diverse team. The role requires a commitment to helping others and knowledge of recovery processes.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience or volunteer work in a recovery-oriented setting.
• Availability to travel and navigate public transportation.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented systems of care.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use diagnoses.
• Serves as a role model and mentor to help prevent relapse.
• Establishes trusting relationships with clients.

Skills

Knowledge of substance use disorder recovery process

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS)

Job description

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Overview

Under general direction, the Peer will work with the team to provide community-based support with a rehabilitation and recovery focus using shared lived experiences in NYS OASAS regulated programs. The Peer Worker will work as a fully integrated team member providing individual face-to-face services in the client’s home or community as specified in the service protocols. This work supports the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person individualized support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use diagnoses.
• Serves as a role model, mentor, and advocate to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.
• Provides strength-based rehabilitative and recovery-oriented services individually and as part of a team.
• Establishes trusting relationships with clients based on mutuality and positive regard during outreach and meetings.
• Supports clients in developing and implementing personalized recovery plans aligned with their needs and the Plan of Care.
• Shares personal experiences to foster hope and recovery.
• Coordinates services through collaboration with staff, providers, and family or friends of clients.
• Assists clients with entitlements and concrete services, advocating on their behalf.
• Participates in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and in-service trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least two years of experience or volunteer work in a recovery-oriented setting
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional for OASAS programs OR New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) for OMH programs
• Knowledge of substance use disorder recovery process
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
• Availability to travel within the catchment area and navigate public transportation
• Commitment to recovery-oriented systems of care
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and follow procedures

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually, with over 60 programs across NYC and the greater NY area. Our success depends on our employees.