Recovery-Oriented Peer Specialist: Case Mgmt & Support

Center for Alternative Sentencing & Employment Services; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 55.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off starting at 25 days per

12 paid holidays per year

403b retirement plan with employer 6%

Resumo da vaga

Center for Alternative Sentencing & Employment Services (CASES) in Harlem seeks a Peer Specialist to support individuals diverted from the Manhattan Criminal Court through recovery-focused services, groups, and one-on-one rehabilitation support. You will engage participants, link them to resources, and help with employment and community integration.

The role emphasizes wellness, self-determination, and public safety, with a full-time schedule Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, and flexible work

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a mental health consumer or in recovery from SUD with involvement in the criminal justice system.
• Completion of a recognized peer specialist training program such as NYCPS, CRPA, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of wellness, recovery and self-help.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Engage participants enrolled in ATI services.
• Assess needs and identify appropriate services (mental health, substance use, health, employment).
• Provide linkage to income support and health insurance (Medicaid).
• Write progress notes in electronic records; maintain computer literacy.
• Deliver gender-specific services and peer support.
• Plan and deliver intensive case management to address recidivism risk factors.
• Support participants in navigating housing, income support, and treatment resources.

Conhecimentos

Effective communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Databases

Bilingual English/Spanish

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

Peer Specialist training program

Ferramentas

CASE management systems

Descrição da vaga

Center for Alternative Sentencing & Employment Services (CASES) in Harlem seeks a Peer Specialist to support individuals diverted from the Manhattan Criminal Court through recovery-focused services, groups, and one-on-one rehabilitation support. You will engage participants, link them to resources, and help with employment and community integration.

The role emphasizes wellness, self-determination, and public safety, with a full-time schedule Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, and flexible work