Per-Diem Peer Respite Worker — ICR Crisis Recovery

Community Access Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Access Inc. seeks a Per-Diem Peer Respite Worker in NYC to provide mentorship and 24-hour support within an Intensive Crisis Residence, guiding guests through crisis and recovery.

You will work with the ICR team to promote a home-like, recovery-focused environment and help guests build self-advocacy and navigation skills. The role emphasizes empathetic listening, crisis management, and collaboration with peers and staff to meet service goals.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience with the mental health system.
• NYS Peer Certification required within 90 days of hire (preferred to attain).
• Graduate of core peer specialist training program and willing to participate in further training.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred.
• Able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Engage guests in individual and group-based peer support and mentoring.
• Deescalate crisis and promote recovery-oriented practices in a home-like environment.
• Collaborate with the ICR team to maintain a welcoming atmosphere and conduct group activities.
• Document service plans and progress notes in the required system and follow discharge planning.

Skills

Lived experience

Recovery-oriented

Team collaboration

Empathic listening

Crisis management

Bilingual Spanish

Communication skills

Education

NYS Peer Certification

Core peer specialist training

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Community Access Inc. seeks a Per-Diem Peer Respite Worker in NYC to provide mentorship and 24-hour support within an Intensive Crisis Residence, guiding guests through crisis and recovery.

You will work with the ICR team to promote a home-like, recovery-focused environment and help guests build self-advocacy and navigation skills. The role emphasizes empathetic listening, crisis management, and collaboration with peers and staff to meet service goals.