Recovery Peer Specialist — Part-Time, Community-Based Support

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,310 - 40,321; Part time

Job summary

A health and human services agency in New York City is hiring a Part-Time Peer Specialist. This role involves providing individualized, community-based support to individuals facing mental health challenges and substance use issues. The Peer Specialist will engage as a role model and advocate, fostering recovery through shared experiences and personalized recovery plans. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and relevant certifications, along with at least two years of experience in recovery-oriented settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person individualized support to individuals with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use.
• Serves as a role model, mentor, and advocate to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.
• Provides strength-based rehabilitative and recovery-oriented services as part of a team.
• Establishes a trusting relationship with clients during outreach and meetings.
• Supports clients in developing a person-centered recovery plan.
• Shares personal experiences to foster a sense of hope and recovery.
• Ensures coordination of services through collaboration and consultation.
• Assists clients with entitlements and concrete services.

Skills

Knowledge of substance use disorder recovery process

Computer literacy including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS)

Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC)

Job description

A health and human services agency in New York City is hiring a Part-Time Peer Specialist. This role involves providing individualized, community-based support to individuals facing mental health challenges and substance use issues. The Peer Specialist will engage as a role model and advocate, fostering recovery through shared experiences and personalized recovery plans. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and relevant certifications, along with at least two years of experience in recovery-oriented settings.