Youth-Focused Peer Recovery Specialist

S:US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US is seeking a Peer Specialist in New York to engage participants in peer-based services and foster connections with community providers. The role focuses on reducing barriers to integration through empathetic, recovery-oriented support.

Responsibilities include outreach, relationship building, advocacy, and collaboration to strengthen participants' self-awareness and life skills, with emphasis on youth-friendly engagement and timely crisis response.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• New York State Certified Peer Specialist preferred.
• Lived experience of mental health challenges including psychosis in youth preferred.
• Ideal candidate is a young adult or relates well to young people.
• Understanding of the community and available resources.
• Recovery progress and personal empowerment.
• Strong interpersonal communication and empathy with participants.

Responsibilities

• Outreach/Engagement/Bridge Building to promote engagement with teams and participants.
• Relationship Building through authentic, empathetic interactions.
• Embracing Creative Narratives to discuss frameworks like psychosis in recovery contexts.
• Advocacy for program participants within the community and team.
• Co-Creating Support and Wellness Tools to develop participants’ wellness plans.
• Influencing Team Culture to promote recovery-oriented language and growth.
• Team Communication including reporting safety concerns and coordinating with participants.

Skills

Peer Relationship

Empathy

Young Adult Focus

Community Resources

Recovery Story Sharing

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Intervention

Boundaries

Self-help Experience

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

S:US is seeking a Peer Specialist in New York to engage participants in peer-based services and foster connections with community providers. The role focuses on reducing barriers to integration through empathetic, recovery-oriented support.

Responsibilities include outreach, relationship building, advocacy, and collaboration to strengthen participants' self-awareness and life skills, with emphasis on youth-friendly engagement and timely crisis response.