Recovery-Focused Peer Specialist

Goodwill NYNJ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time off policy

Health, wellness resources

Robust health benefits

Retirement matching

Job summary

Goodwill NYNJ invites applications for a Peer Specialist supporting the PROS program. You will manage a small caseload, lead groups, and provide recovery‑oriented services to individuals with serious mental illness in a person-centered setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating services, documenting attendance, advocating for participant entitlements, and collaborating with staff. Must complete Peer Specialist training and credentialing; Spanish a plus; strong boundaries and basic computer

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Peer Specialist training program.
• Credentialing through the Academy of Peer Services mandatory.
• Spanish speaking a plus.
• Experience with mental health/substance use preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to 5 participants, including case management, collateral contacts, referrals, vocational assistance, and other needs.
• Lead/Co-Lead groups and activities, including community exploration trips and special events.
• Collaborate with staff and collaterals to coordinate services and advocate for participants.
• Attend supervision, staff meetings, and trainings; present cases for review.
• Share personal experiences to engender hope and recovery within the program.

Skills

Peer Specialist training

Spanish language

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduate of Peer Specialist training program

Credentialing through Academy of Peer Services

Job description

Goodwill NYNJ invites applications for a Peer Specialist supporting the PROS program. You will manage a small caseload, lead groups, and provide recovery‑oriented services to individuals with serious mental illness in a person-centered setting.

Responsibilities include coordinating services, documenting attendance, advocating for participant entitlements, and collaborating with staff. Must complete Peer Specialist training and credentialing; Spanish a plus; strong boundaries and basic computer