Recovery-Oriented Peer Support Specialist

AccessCNY; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO

11 paid holidays

Job summary

AccessCNY in Syracuse, NY seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented services to Unique Peerspectives participants, drawing on lived experience with mental health to encourage progress, collaborate with the care team, and help participants build community connections.

Requirements include a high school diploma/GED, a declared psychiatric disability, 1 year in recovery, and NYCPS credential or eligibility for provisional NYCPS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Applicants must have a psychiatric disability as defined by the ADA, be in recovery for at least 1 year, and be willing to share personal experiences.
• OMH-endorsed Peer Credential expected (NYCPS). If not held, provisional credentialing within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Share recovery experiences to encourage others in their recovery.
• Engage peers to identify barriers and develop strategies to overcome them.
• Balance time between individual support, group activities, and modeling healthy relationships.
• Provide services as documented in recovery/service plans.
• Advocate for participants and help them access services and rights.

Skills

Peer support

Recovery focus

Advocacy

Documentation

Education

High school diploma/GED

NYCPS credential eligibility

Job description

AccessCNY in Syracuse, NY seeks a Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented services to Unique Peerspectives participants, drawing on lived experience with mental health to encourage progress, collaborate with the care team, and help participants build community connections.

Requirements include a high school diploma/GED, a declared psychiatric disability, 1 year in recovery, and NYCPS credential or eligibility for provisional NYCPS within 6 months.