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About the Role
Under general direction, the Peer Specialist will work with the team to provide community-based support with a rehabilitation and recovery focus using shared lived experiences in NYS OASAS regulated programs. The Peer Worker will function as an integrated team member, delivering face-to-face services in clients' homes or communities as per service protocols, supporting the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.
Responsibilities
- Provides in-person individualized support to individuals with a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use.
- Serves as a role model, mentor, and advocate to 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.
- Supports clients in developing and implementing person-centered recovery plans aligned with their current needs and the Plan of Care.
- Shares personal experiences to foster hope and recovery.
- Ensures coordination of services through collaboration with staff, providers, and client's family/friends.
- Assists clients with entitlements and concrete services, advocating on their behalf.
- Attends and participates in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and in-service trainings.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- At least two (2) years of work or volunteer experience in a recovery-oriented setting.
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or CRPA-Provisional for designated OASAS programs OR New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or NYCPS for designated OMH programs.
- Knowledge of substance use disorder recovery process.
- Computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be available to travel throughout the required catchment area and navigate public transportation systems.
- Commitment to recovery-oriented systems of care.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to think logically, prioritize, and follow procedures and instructions.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- New York City
- New York Area
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 2 years
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $27.47-$28.57 per hour
About the Company
- A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.
- Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually.