Peer Specialist

2 days ago


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

At CASES, we are seeking a compassionate and experienced Peer Specialist to join our Young Adult Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team.

Job Summary:

CASES is committed to providing high-quality services to young adults navigating complex challenges, including serious mental illnesses, co-occurring substance use disorders, and involvement in the criminal justice system. As a Peer Specialist, you will use your personal experience of recovery from mental illness and/or substance abuse to support young adults in developing self-help strategies, managing mental illness, and building healthy community networks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide pre-crisis, post-crisis, and transitional support to participants, helping them develop self-help strategies and manage mental illness.
  • Use a person-centered approach to empower participants to live safely and independently in the community.
  • Develop and implement individualized support plans, connecting participants with resources and services to aid in their recovery.
  • Deliver 80% of treatment services in the community, meeting participants where they are and providing flexible support.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma
  • Credentialed Youth Peer Advocate or Certified Peer Specialist, or eligible to obtain certification within 6 months of hire
  • At least 2 years of work experience providing peer support to individuals with serious mental illness and criminal justice involvement
  • Lived experience using mental health treatment and/or substance use treatment services

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graduate of a recognized peer specialist training program
  • Fluency in Spanish

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year
  • Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.


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