Recovery Peer Specialist: Community-Based Mentorship

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide community-based support with a rehabilitation and recovery focus, utilizing lived experiences to assist clients in home or community settings.

The role involves working as a fully integrated team member to deliver face-to-face services, build recovery plans, and coordinate with families and providers to promote long-term recovery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRPA/CRPA-Provisional or NYCPS/NYCPS-Provisional or CARC/OASAS-30 hour Training preferred.
• At least two years of work or volunteer experience in a recovery-oriented setting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person, individualized support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use concerns.
• Serves as a role model, mentor, and advocate to prevent relapse and promote recovery.
• Delivers strength-based, recovery-oriented services solo and with the team.
• Builds trust with clients and supports outreach in the community and program settings.
• Helps clients develop and implement person-centered recovery plans aligned with care plans.
• Shares lived experiences to foster hope and recovery.
• Coordinates services through collaboration with staff, providers, and families/friends.
• Assists clients with entitlements and concrete services via phone and written correspondence.

Skills

Microsoft Office familiarity

Recovery process knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRPA/CRPA-Provisional

NYCPS/NYCPS-Provisional

CARC or 30‑hour Recovery Coach Training

Job description

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide community-based support with a rehabilitation and recovery focus, utilizing lived experiences to assist clients in home or community settings.

The role involves working as a fully integrated team member to deliver face-to-face services, build recovery plans, and coordinate with families and providers to promote long-term recovery.