Peer Support Specialist

A Better Way ABA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Better Way ABA is seeking dedicated Peer Support Specialists to help individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. You will provide one-on-one mentoring, share your experiences to inspire hope, and use motivational interviewing to support clients in setting achievable goals.

Join a multidisciplinary team, document client progress, and advocate across healthcare, housing, and employment services.

Qualifications

• Must have NY Certified Peer Specialist or NY Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification.
• Lived experience with behavioral health or substance use challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge of mental health counseling practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to individuals in recovery, sharing personal experiences to inspire hope and resilience.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients to set and achieve personal goals.
• Assist clients in developing coping strategies and life skills for maintaining recovery.
• Facilitate group sessions focused on peer support, education, and skill-building.
• Implement crisis management and intervention strategies to ensure client safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions and progress.
• Advocate for clients across healthcare, housing, and employment services.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Motivational interviewing

Crisis management

Education

NY Certified Peer Specialist / NY Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Job description

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Specialists to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing assistance and guidance to individuals facing various challenges related to mental health and substance abuse issues. This position requires a strong understanding of behavioral health, mentoring, and effective communication skills to support clients in navigating their journeys toward improved well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on‑one support to individuals in recovery, sharing personal experiences to inspire hope and resilience.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients to set and achieve personal goals.
• Assist clients in developing coping strategies and life skills necessary for maintaining recovery.
• Facilitate group sessions focused on peer support, education, and skill‑building.
• Implement crisis management and intervention strategies when necessary to ensure client safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, mental health counselors, and addiction specialists to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions and progress in accordance with organizational policies.
• Advocate for clients across various systems, including healthcare, housing, and employment services.

Requirements

• Must have NY Certified Peer Specialist or NY Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification to interview.
• Must have lived experience dealing with personal behavioral health or substance abuse challenges.
• Strong mentoring skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Knowledge of mental health counseling practices and social work principles is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to connect with diverse populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team‑oriented environment while maintaining client confidentiality.
• A genuine passion for helping others achieve their recovery goals.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing essential support and guidance as a Peer Support Specialist.