Peer Specialist (Overnight)

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; Blauvelt (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,045; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

25 days of paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. seeks an Overnight Peer Specialist in Blauvelt, NY to assist individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges. The role requires a peer certification and utilizes personal recovery experience to foster hope and connection.

Your responsibilities include engaging clients with empathy, providing advocacy during treatment, and assisting in resource navigation. This full-time position includes an hourly rate of $24.72–$29.14 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a New York State peer certification.
• Previous experience in peer support or crisis settings is preferred.
• Basic computer literacy is required for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients with empathy and respect.
• Advocate for clients during treatment and discharge planning.
• Provide overdose prevention education and naloxone training to clients.

Skills

Peer support experience

Empathy and respect

Understanding of recovery process

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NYS Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or CRPA certification

Job description

Overnight Peer Specialist

Samaritan Daytop Village is a leading human services organization in New York State serving over 38,000 New Yorkers annually across more than 60 locations through Transitional Housing, Community Based Services, and Residential and Outpatient programs. First Steps Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC), operated by Samaritan Daytop Village in Rockland County, is a 24/7 program dually licensed by OMH and OASAS to provide rapid, short-term support for children ages 5+ and adults in mental health or substance use crisis. Our multidisciplinary team utilizes a trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework to stabilize individuals and connect them with long‑term care while avoiding unnecessary emergency room visits.

Overview

We are seeking a Peer Specialist to join our team and support individuals navigating mental health or substance use challenges. This role uses personal lived experience to build genuine connections, offer hope, and advocate for clients during and after a crisis. You will help people identify their goals, navigate community resources such as housing or benefits, and ensure their voice is heard throughout the treatment process. This position is a great fit for someone with a background in peer support who wants to use their own recovery journey to provide practical help in a trauma-informed environment. Candidates must hold a New York State peer certification, such as a CRPA or NYCPS.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients from point of arrival with empathy, respect, and a recovery‑oriented presence
• Share personal recovery experience purposefully to instill hope and model the recovery process
• Support clients in identifying their individual strengths, goals, and recovery capital
• Assist with practical navigation of benefits, housing referrals, and transportation
• Facilitate warm hand‑offs to outpatient providers, recovery organizations, and support groups
• Advocate for the client’s voice during treatment and discharge planning
• Provide overdose prevention education and naloxone training to clients and family members
• Document all services accurately in the electronic health record system
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences to support integrated care
• Partner with the clinical team to support client completion of safety plans

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One of the following is required: NYS Peer Specialist (NYCPS), Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification or Family Peer Advocate (FPA) credential; candidates with provisional status (NYCPS‑P or CRPA‑P) will also be considered
• Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery
• Previous experience in peer support, behavioral health, or crisis settings preferred
• Strong understanding of the recovery process, harm reduction, and community resources
• Ability to share a recovery story purposefully while maintaining professional boundaries
• Basic computer literacy for documenting in electronic health records
• Deep empathy and a non‑judgmental approach toward individuals in crisis
• Commitment to treating all clients with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity

Additional Information

This is a full-time non‑exempt role with an hourly rate of $24.72–$29.14 (annualized at 35 hours a week to $45,000–$53,045) with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 days of paid time off, access to a retirement account with employer matching, an option for daily pay, and tuition reimbursement. The role is located in Blauvelt, NY and has a schedule of Tues–Sat 11 pm–7 am.