Peer Specialist

Samaritan Daytop Village • Bronx, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Peer Specialist works with the team to provide community-based support focused on rehabilitation and recovery, drawing on shared lived experiences in New York State 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.
• For designated OASAS programs: Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional certification; for designated OMH programs: New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or NYCPS certification, as stated in the posting.
• 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 and 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 skills.
• Ability to think logically, prioritize, and follow procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person, individualized support to people identified as having a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use.
• Serve as a role model, mentor, and advocate to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.
• Provide strength-based, rehabilitative, and recovery-oriented services individually and as part of a team.
• Build trusting relationships with clients based on mutuality and unconditional positive regard during outreach and meetings in the community and program settings.
• Support clients in developing and implementing person-centered recovery plans that address their expressed needs and are consistent with the Plan of Care.
• Share personal experiences to foster hope and recovery.
• Coordinate services by collaborating and consulting with other staff, providers, and clients’ identified family members and/or friends.
• Assist clients with entitlements and concrete services, and advocate on their behalf through telephone and written correspondence.
• Attend and participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and periodic in-service trainings.

What This Job Offers

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