Peer Support Specialist

Lasante-Health-Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSante Health Center in New York seeks a full-time or per diem Peer Support Specialist to guide youth and adults with mental health needs, using lived experience to help build coping skills and recovery. The role involves connecting clients to community resources, collaborating with providers and families, and promoting self-advocacy and empowerment while documenting services per program standards.

Qualifications include NY Youth Peer Advocate or Certified Peer Specialist certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• New York Youth Peer Advocate or Certified Peer Specialist certification (training and credentialing support available).
• Lived experience with mental health, recovery, or system involvement encouraged.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Offer peer support and promote self-advocacy among youth and adults.
• Assist individuals in connecting with community resources and services.
• Collaborate with providers, families, and care teams to support comprehensive care.
• Encourage recovery, resiliency, and empowerment through peer mentorship.
• Document services in accordance with program standards.
• Complete additional tasks as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Motivation & engagement

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NY Youth Peer Advocate or Certified Peer Specialist

Job description

LaSante Health Center is seeking a full-time or per diem Peer Support Specialist to provide guidance and encouragement to youth and adults with mental health needs. The ideal candidate will use their lived experience and peer training to help individuals build coping skills, navigate systems of care, and work toward recovery and personal goals.

Responsibilities

• Offer peer support and promote self-advocacy among youth and adults

• Assist individuals in connecting with community resources and services

• Collaborate with providers, families, and care teams to support comprehensive care

• Encourage recovery, resiliency, and empowerment through peer mentorship

• Document services in accordance with program standards

• Complete additional tasks as directed by supervisor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• New York State Youth Peer Advocate or Certified Peer Specialist certification (training and credentialing support available for qualified candidates)

• Lived experience with mental health, recovery, or system involvement strongly encouraged

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to engage, motivate, and support both youth and adults

• Bilingual preferred