Peer Specialist

Samaritan Daytop Village • New York, NY

5d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Peer Specialist works with the team to provide community-based support focused on rehabilitation and recovery, using shared lived experiences in NYS OASAS-regulated programs. The Peer Specialist is a fully integrated team member who provides individual, face-to-face services in clients’ homes or communities, as specified in service protocols. The work supports the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of work or volunteer experience in a recovery-oriented setting.
• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional for designated OASAS programs.
• Knowledge of the substance use disorder recovery process.
• Computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Availability to travel throughout the required catchment area as needed for applicable programs.
• Ability to navigate public transportation to clients’ homes and within the community.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to think logically, prioritize, and follow procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person individualized support to individuals identified 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 individually and as part of a team.
• Establishes trusting relationships with clients based on mutuality and unconditional positive regard during outreach and meetings in the community and in various program settings.
• Supports clients in developing and implementing person-centered recovery plans relevant to their expressed needs and consistent with the Plan of Care.
• Shares personal experiences to foster hope and recovery.
• Coordinates services through collaboration and consultation with other staff, providers, and clients’ identified family members and/or friends.
• Assists clients with entitlements and concrete services, working with them and advocating on their behalf by telephone and written correspondence.
• Attends and participates in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and periodic in-service trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED