Peer Support Specialist

LaSante Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSante Health Center in New York 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.

The role emphasizes peer mentorship, collaboration with care teams, and documentation in line with program standards to support comprehensive

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.

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.

Skills

Peer support

Lived experience

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma

New York Youth Peer Advocate or Certified Peer Specialist certification

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 standardsComplete 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