About the Role
Clarity Wellness Community is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team. In this vital role, you will walk alongside individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges, providing support, building trust, fostering independence, and helping them navigate their personal path to recovery.
Responsibilities
- Provide community- and home-based services that uplift, encourage, and empower individuals.
- Offer Support & Engagement.
- Provide Skill Building & Recovery Coaching.
- Facilitate Community Connection & Resource Navigation.
- Engage in Collaboration & Documentation.
Requirements
- Identifies as being in active recovery from a behavioral health condition and is willing to self-disclose their journey.
- Holds (or is eligible for) OMH New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) certification or Office of Addiction Services peer certification.
- Has experience supporting adults with behavioral health challenges (preferred).
- Understands harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and person-centered recovery models.
- Possesses strong communication, coping, and problem-solving skills.
- Is adaptable, empathetic, and able to think critically in complex situations.
- Is proficient, or willing to become proficient, in Microsoft Office and electronic medical records.
- Holds a valid driver's license.
- Has at least 3 years of driving history.
- Can pass a DMV check.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Coping skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Electronic medical records proficiency
Location
- Wyoming County, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- 40 hours/week
- Monday–Friday
- Travel required
Experience Level
- Experience supporting adults with behavioral health challenges (preferred)
Education Level
- OMH New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) certification or Office of Addiction Services peer certification (required or eligible)
About the Company
- Clarity Wellness Community is a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming lives.
- We foster a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, supportive work environment where your lived experience is valued as a powerful tool for change.
