Recovery Peer Advocate — Community-Based Support

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide community-based, recovery-oriented support in NYS OASAS regulated programs.

The role involves face-to-face engagement in clients' homes or communities, guided by a plan of care and integrated into the care team. You will share lived experiences to inspire hope, assist with navigating entitlements, and collaborate across staff and families.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of substance use disorder recovery process.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel within the required catchment area.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person individualized support to individuals with mental health or substance use diagnoses.
• Serves as a role model and advocate to promote recovery.
• Delivers strength-based rehabilitative and recovery-oriented services.
• Builds trust with clients in community settings and homes.
• Assists clients in developing person-centered recovery plans.
• Shares personal experiences to foster hope and resilience.
• Coordinates services with staff, providers, and family/friends of clients.
• Supports clients with entitlements and advocacy via calls and written communication.
• Participates in supervision and trainings.

Skills

Knowledge of substance use disorder

Microsoft Office Suite familiarity

Travel within catchment area

Time management

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years’ experience or volunteer in recovery setting

CRPA or provisional for OASAS programs

NYCPS/NYCPS for OMH programs

Job description

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide community-based, recovery-oriented support in NYS OASAS regulated programs.

The role involves face-to-face engagement in clients' homes or communities, guided by a plan of care and integrated into the care team. You will share lived experiences to inspire hope, assist with navigating entitlements, and collaborate across staff and families.