Recovery & Community Advocate — Peer Specialist

stvincentsjobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

stvincentsjobs is seeking a Peer Specialist to join the Residential Services Team on Staten Island, NY. You will act as a role model, practicing personal recovery and coping skills while providing peer supports and consumer information to participants.

The role involves facilitating recovery groups, helping clients regain independence, and supporting them in navigating services and community resources.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate personal recovery and coping skills.
• Experience in consumer advocacy or peer support is beneficial.
• Ability to assist participants with recovery and community integration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consumer advocate and peer supporter for participants.
• Assist participants in regaining independence and learning new skills.
• Facilitate treatment and recovery groups with participants.
• Model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
• Support participants in advocating for themselves to obtain services.
• Collaborate with residential services team to support clients.

Skills

Peer support

Advocacy

Communication skills

Group facilitation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

stvincentsjobs is seeking a Peer Specialist to join the Residential Services Team on Staten Island, NY. You will act as a role model, practicing personal recovery and coping skills while providing peer supports and consumer information to participants.

The role involves facilitating recovery groups, helping clients regain independence, and supporting them in navigating services and community resources.