SOR Certified Peer Specialist - Substance Use
Access Supports•Mount Vernon, NY
•Hybrid
About The Position
In the face of New York’s opioid crisis, we’re not standing still—and neither should you. We’re looking for a Substance Use Certified Peer Specialist who brings passion, lived experience, and a drive to make a real impact. In this role, you won’t just support recovery—you’ll walk alongside people on their journey, meeting them where they are (literally and figuratively). From community outreach to clinic collaboration, you’ll help individuals connect to care, stay engaged, and build meaningful paths forward.
Requirements
- NY State Peer Certification (or Provisional Certification) required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery
- Strength, resilience, and the ability to connect through shared experience
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s preferred
Responsibilities
- Get out into the community to engage, support, and empower individuals in need
- Provide crisis support, harm reduction resources (including naloxone), and education
- Build relationships and connect people to recovery services and treatment
- Partner with local organizations and municipalities to follow up on referrals
- Lead or participate in community workshops and outreach events
- Escort participants to appointments and be a steady, supportive presence
- Collaborate with a passionate interdisciplinary team in our OASAS-licensed programs
- Keep things organized with timely documentation in the EMR
Benefits
- Make a real, visible impact in your community
- Be part of a mission-driven, supportive team
- Use your story to inspire change and hope
- Help shape a future where recovery is possible for everyone
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
