Current jobs related to Peer Support Specialist - Brooklyn, New York - Goodwill NYNJ


  • Brooklyn, New York, United States St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester Full time

    Job Title: Peer Specialist Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Specialist to join our Residential Housing Team at St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester. As a Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals in their recovery journey, providing peer support, and advocating for their...


  • Brooklyn, New York, United States WellLife Network Full time

    Job Title: Peer SpecialistWellLife Network is seeking a Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing direct mental health services to individuals participating in rehabilitation and recovery services.Job Summary:The Peer Specialist will provide a range of tasks designed to assist individuals in regaining...


  • Brooklyn, New York, United States The Salvation Army Eastern Territory Full time

    Job Title: Peer SpecialistOverview:The Salvation Army Eastern Territory is seeking a Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will provide direct support services to clients, contribute to team planning, and assist with outreach and transitional care efforts in community settings.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with the clinical team to...


  • Brooklyn, New York, United States Urban Recovery Full time

    Job Title: Peer Support SpecialistAt Urban Recovery, we are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in assisting patients in their recovery journey by providing support, guidance, and motivation.Key Responsibilities:Assist patients in articulating their...


  • Brooklyn, New York, United States Urban Recovery Full time

    Job Title: Peer Support SpecialistAt Urban Recovery, we are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals in their recovery journey from substance abuse.Key Responsibilities:Assist clients in articulating personal goals for recovery...


  • Brooklyn, New York, United States Brooklyn Community Services Full time

    Position OverviewWe are seeking a Peer Support Specialist to contribute to our mission at Brooklyn Community Services. In this role, you will collaborate with our dedicated staff and community members to foster a supportive atmosphere for mental health recovery and social engagement. Your responsibilities will include assisting individuals in achieving their...


  • Brooklyn, New York, United States Brooklyn Community Services Full time

    Position OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated Staff Generalist - Peer Specialist to contribute to our mission at Brooklyn Community Services. In this role, you will collaborate with both staff and members to foster a supportive atmosphere focused on psychiatric recovery and community engagement. Your primary responsibility will be to assist members in...


  • Brooklyn, New York, United States The Salvation Army Eastern Territory Full time

    Job Title: Peer SpecialistOverview:The Peer Specialist will play a vital role in providing direct support services to clients, contributing to team planning, and assisting with outreach and transitional care efforts in community settings. This position requires a unique blend of personal experience, empathy, and strong communication skills to help develop...

  • Peer Specialist

    1 week ago


    Brooklyn, New York, United States Brooklyn Community Services Full time

    Job Title: Peer Specialist - Housing SupportBrooklyn Community Services is seeking a Peer Specialist to join our team in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY.Job Summary:The Peer Specialist will work in collaboration with case managers to assist residents with developing their skills as it relates to medication management, maintaining personal hygiene, and overall...


  • Brooklyn, New York, United States BALTIC STREET AEA INC. Full time

    Job Title: Peer Bridger - Adult Homes InitiativeBaltic Street Wellness Solutions is seeking a Peer Bridger to join our team in Brooklyn and Staten Island. As a Peer Bridger, you will provide peer support services to individuals transitioning from adult homes into the community.Job SummaryThe Adult Homes Initiative is designed to provide peer support services...


  • Brooklyn, New York, United States Ohel Children's Home and Family Services Full time

    Job Title: Peer Advocate/Peer SpecialistOhel Children's Home and Family Services is seeking a Peer Specialist to provide person-centered planning and delivery of services to individuals at our Licensed Outpatient Mental Health Clinic.The Peer Specialist will have lived experience utilizing mental health and/or substance abuse services (SUD). They will be...

  • Peer Specialist

    4 weeks ago


    Brooklyn, New York, United States Institute for Comm Living Full time

    Job Title: Peer SpecialistAt Institute for Comm Living, we are seeking a compassionate and experienced Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health conditions, empowering them to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.Job Summary:The Peer Specialist will work under the...

  • Peer Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Brooklyn, New York, United States Brooklyn Community Services Full time

    Job Title: Peer SpecialistWe are seeking a compassionate and experienced Peer Specialist to join our team at Brooklyn Community Services. As a Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health challenges to achieve their recovery goals.Job Summary:The Peer Specialist will work collaboratively with case managers, program...


  • Brooklyn, New York, United States OHEL Children's Home and Family Services Full time

    Job Title: Peer Advocate/Peer SpecialistDescription:OHEL Children's Home and Family Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Advocate/Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Advocate/Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing person-centered planning and delivery of services to individuals at our Licensed Outpatient Mental...

  • Peer Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Brooklyn, New York, United States WellLife Network Full time

    Job Title: Peer SpecialistJoin our team at WellLife Network as a Peer Specialist, where you will play a vital role in providing direct mental health services to individuals participating in rehabilitation and recovery services.Job Summary:The Peer Specialist will work closely with recipients to facilitate their recovery processes, focusing on developing...

  • Peer Specialist

    1 month ago


    Brooklyn, New York, United States Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center Full time

    Job Title: Peer SpecialistJoin our team at the Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center (BSFHC) as a Peer Specialist. As a Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing support and guidance to individuals living with severe mental illness (SMI) and/or substance use disorder (SUD).About the Role:The Peer Specialist will work as part of a...

  • Peer Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Brooklyn, New York, United States Institute for Comm Living Full time

    Job Title: Peer SpecialistAt Institute for Comm Living, we are seeking a compassionate and experienced Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health conditions, empowering them to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.Job Summary:The Peer Specialist will work under the...


  • Brooklyn, New York, United States The Salvation Army Eastern Territory Full time

    Overview:The Peer Specialist will provide direct support services to clients, contribute to team planning, and assist with outreach and transitional care efforts in community settings. This role requires the ability to engage and affect change through a person-centered model, demonstrating initiative, flexibility, creativity, and a collaborative...

  • Peer Specialist

    1 month ago


    Brooklyn, New York, United States WellLife Network Full time

    Job Title: Peer SpecialistJoin our team at WellLife Network as a Peer Specialist, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health conditions to regain control over their lives and recovery processes.Job Summary:The Peer Specialist will provide direct mental health services to recipients participating in rehabilitation and...

  • Peer Specialist

    1 month ago


    Brooklyn, New York, United States Ohel Children's Home and Family Services Full time

    Job Title: Peer SpecialistOhel Children's Home and Family Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Specialist to join our dynamic field-based care transition team. As a Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing support, advocacy, and skill-building to foster independence and mental well-being for our clients.Key...

Peer Support Specialist

2 months ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States Goodwill NYNJ Full time
Job Title: Peer Specialist

Company: Goodwill NYNJ

Job Summary:

The Peer Specialist will work within a PROS program providing peer supports, person-centered and recovery-oriented services to the PROS community. The Peer Specialist will lead groups and activities within the PROS community in support of recovery model related to the treatment of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in a person-centered, recovery-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload of up to 5 participants: including case management, referrals, and vocational assistance.
  • Assist with the daily operation of the PROS program: including administrative tasks and coordination with staff and other providers.
  • Lead groups and activities: including community exploration trips and special events, to support recovery and wellness.
  • Share personal experiences: to engender a sense of hope and recovery within the program.
  • Collaborate and consult with staff and other providers: to ensure coordination of services and support for participants.
  • Assist participants with entitlements and concrete services: and act as an advocate on their behalf.
  • Attend and participate in regular meetings and trainings: to stay up-to-date on best practices and program developments.
  • Attain and maintain competency in wellness practices: to provide effective support and guidance to participants.
  • Other duties as assigned: to support the overall mission and goals of the PROS program.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

  • Graduation from a Peer Specialist training program: with a focus on mental health and recovery.
  • Credentialing through the Academy of Peer Services: mandatory for this role.
  • Spanish speaking a plus: to support participants with limited English proficiency.
  • Experience with mental health/substance use: preferred, but not required.
  • Basic computer skills: to navigate electronic records and communicate with staff and participants.
  • Must be able to maintain appropriate boundaries: with participants and utilize supervision to address conflicts.

Special Working Conditions:

Field work may be necessary, i.e. escorting participants to appointments. Must be able to utilize public transportation for travel. Must be able to climb stairs.