Peer Specialist - Part Time

Volunteers-of-America---Greater-New-York,-Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking a dedicated Peer Specialist in Bronx, NY to support treatment services by engaging clients and promoting service acceptance. You will follow the service plan and help ensure continuity of care, serving as a positive role model.

In this full-time role you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, assist with gathering client information, schedule appointments, and facilitate groups and workshops while contributing to a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Life experience with service systems used by the target population.
• Ability to engage clients and explain program benefits.
• Schedule appointments and follow-up on attendance.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate groups and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients to further acceptance of services.
• Provide follow-up to assure compliance with the service plan.
• Serve as a role model for the population served.
• Assist the team with information about the program and its benefits.
• Participate in case conferences and schedule appointments.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate groups and workshops.

Skills

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Facilitation of groups/workshops

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

The Peer Specialist will assist the program in providing treatment services by engaging clients to further their acceptance of services and aids staff in understanding the clients’ issues. Along with the team as a whole, provides follow-up services to assure compliance with the service plan. Acts as a role model for the population serviced.

Location: Bronx, NY 10459

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
• Life experience with the service systems utilized by the target population.
• Assist the team in giving clients information about the program and it’s benefits.
• Assist with obtaining necessary client information to ensure appropriate services.
• Participate in case conferences, schedule appointments for clients and follow-up on appointment attendance.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate groups and workshops.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.