Recovery Support Peer Specialist - Part-Time (Saturdays)

Jawonio Inc; New City (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jawonio Inc. seeks a Certified Peer Specialist I to deliver peer support and recovery services within CORE and PROS programs.

You will help members set goals for health, education, and independent living, using trauma-informed, person-centered approaches and advocacy to foster recovery in home and community settings. Responsibilities include coordinating transportation, accompanying members to appointments, and supporting group activities on Saturdays as part of the PROS programming.

Qualifications

• Active NYS Peer Certification (NYCPS) or NYS Peer Certification-Provisional (NYCPS-P) credential.
• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Lived experience living with a disability and recovery-focused perspective is valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a caseload in CORE/PROS and provide 1:1 peer support based on an individualized service plan.
• Assist with goal development in community connectedness, wellness, education, and independent living.
• Provide trauma-informed, person-centered recovery services and crisis supports when needed.
• Coordinate transportation and accompany members to appointments as required.

Skills

NYS Peer Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Internet software

Job description

Jawonio Inc. seeks a Certified Peer Specialist I to deliver peer support and recovery services within CORE and PROS programs.

You will help members set goals for health, education, and independent living, using trauma-informed, person-centered approaches and advocacy to foster recovery in home and community settings. Responsibilities include coordinating transportation, accompanying members to appointments, and supporting group activities on Saturdays as part of the PROS programming.