Certified Peer Specialist
Description
Location: Nanuet, NY
Rate of Pay: $25 Provisional and $28.50 Full Certification
Hours: M-F
Pay to stay bonus: $5,000
Certification and drivers license required
We are seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team — a mobile, multidisciplinary team that provides person-centered, recovery-oriented care to individuals living with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
The Certified Peer Specialist uses their lived experience with mental health recovery to inspire hope, promote empowerment, and support participants in achieving their personal goals. Working collaboratively with participants, families, and team members, the Peer Specialist provides direct support, skill-building, and advocacy, ensuring that participant voice and choice are at the heart of every decision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Share lived experience to support and motivate program participants
- Provide coaching, education, and recovery-focused support
- Participate in treatment planning and team meetings
- Manage a small caseload and maintain documentation in compliance with agency standards
- Serve as a bridge between participants and providers to promote understanding and engagement
- Responsible for on-call shifts monitoring and responding to after-hours calls to the program emergency phone. Shifts are for one week at a time on a rotating basis.
Qualifications:
- NYS Certified Peer Specialist (or Provisional) required
- Lived experience with mental health recovery (required)
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Valid NYS driver’s license required
- Bilingual (Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Yiddish) a plus
Join a compassionate, recovery-focused team helping individuals build meaningful, independent lives in the community.
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