Peer Specialist- Homeless Services

sus.com; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zusammenfassung

S:US is seeking a Peer Specialist for their men's shelter in Brooklyn. The role focuses on outreach, engagement, and building authentic relationships to support recovery. You will help develop wellness tools and advocate for participants within the team and community.

The position requires lived experience with the mental health system, plus strong communication skills and de‑escalation abilities. Located at Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One year work experience in a shelter or related setting, preferably using the recovery model.
• Must have lived experience with the mental health system and willingness to share appropriately.
• Critical thinking, problem‑solving and de‑escalation skills to promote recovery.
• Peer Certification preferred.
• A respect for and comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis; bilingual a plus.

Aufgaben

• Outreach/Engagement/Bridge Building with participants and families.
• Relationship Building through empathy and active listening.
• Embrace creative narratives to discuss recovery frameworks.
• Advocacy for participants within the community and team.
• Co-creating wellness tools and connecting to resources.
• Influence team culture toward recovery-focused language.
• Maintain open team communication and document visits as required.

Kenntnisse

Empathic listening

Written & oral communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Peer Certification (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Min

USD $45,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $50,252.80/Yr.

Position Overview

S:US is seeking a Peer Specialist for their men's shelter in Brooklyn.

This position is located at Ralph Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11233.

The Peer Specialist will:

• Outreach/Engagement/Bridge Building: Helping to facilitate engagement with teams by forging strong connections with participants and families, undertaking outreach activities designed to promote community awareness of S:US services, encouraging help-seeking, and at times serving as a bridge between team members and participants when they experience ambivalence about treatment.
• Relationship Building: Developing authentic, meaningful relationships with individuals and families through empathy, sharing experiences, listening and collaborating with genuine curiosity and interest.
• Embracing Creative Narratives: Peer Specialists need to be able to understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences such as psychosis with participants and the rest of theS:US team. Peer Specialists intentionally use language in the service of listening to understand and making space for complex personal stories of recovery and resilience.
• Advocacy: Peer Specialists advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team.
• Co-creating Support and Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit. Along with other team members, Peer Specialists support participants in strengthening their self‑awareness, building life‑skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team.
• Influencing Team Culture: Whenever possible, positively influencing the team culture by advocating for clients, promoting a youth friendly approach and encouraging the use of recovery‑oriented language. S:US Peer Specialists also work actively within the team itself to help build an environment that operates from a belief in the human potential to grow and an understanding of human diversity.
• Team Communication: Peer Specialists maintain open and frequent communication with the team. This includes reporting safety and other concerns to the team. Peer Specialists will also keep notes on visits with program participants as required by the provider agency. In the spirit of peer support, co‑collaborating on reporting with the program participant is encouraged.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED) One year work experience in a shelter or related setting, preferably using the recovery model Must have lived experience with the mental health system and willingness to share personal experience appropriately and respectfully Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem‑solving and de‑escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Peer Certification preferred A respect for, and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis preferred Exceptional written and oral communication skills including empathic listening, responding preferred Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Pageand see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the useofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact theLeave [e-mail].

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2026-18899