Peer Specialist

21 hours ago


New York, United States PRIDE Healthcare Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Peer Specialist
Salary: $50,000/year
Location: Brooklyn, NY Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote, based on program needs)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

About Us:
The Comprehensive Treatment Institute (CTI) Harlem offers outpatient day treatment for adults navigating chemical dependency. We provide counseling, support groups, and connections to vital resources, fostering recovery and resilience.

Role Overview:
As a Peer Specialist, you will support participants in their recovery journey by building authentic relationships, advocating on their behalf, and connecting them to essential services. You will promote a recovery-focused team culture while participating in outreach and crisis intervention efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build trusting relationships with program participants and their families.
  • Assist participants in developing personal wellness plans and improving life skills.
  • Advocate for participants within the community and treatment team.
  • Facilitate outreach activities to promote program awareness and engagement.
  • Share personal recovery experiences, as appropriate, to inspire and empower others.
  • Contribute to a recovery-oriented and inclusive team environment.

Qualifications:

  • Actively pursuing Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification (provisional acceptable).
  • At least 2 years of experience in peer support, advocacy, or self-help programs.
  • Lived experience with mental health challenges, particularly psychosis during youth, is preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with young adults.
  • Familiarity with community resources and recovery services.
  • Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and demonstrate excellent judgment.
  • Willingness to travel extensively (75%) to meet clients in various settings.

 

 

Company DescriptionPride Health is a leading minority-owned healthcare recruitment & staffing firm that offers highly customized business process solutions at cost-effective prices.

Headquartered in New York City as a top minority supplier, PRIDE Health offers a broad geographic reach with offices throughout the U.S., India, and Brazil. Leveraging more than 20 years of experience, PRIDE has enhanced its core competency of IT staffing services by creating client-centric, cost-effective IT, and business process solutions. PRIDE serves Client-Partners in the healthcare, IT, financial services, retail and insurance industries offering both Direct Hire and Temporary Staff of Healthcare Professionals, Vendor Management Systems, IT Hardware Procurement Services, and Business Processing Outsourcing.

Temporary, Contract, Per Diem & Direct Hire staffing solutions are only part of what we can offer our clients.Company DescriptionPride Health is a leading minority-owned healthcare recruitment & staffing firm that offers highly customized business process solutions at cost-effective prices.\r
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Headquartered in New York City as a top minority supplier, PRIDE Health offers a broad geographic reach with offices throughout the U.S., India, and Brazil. Leveraging more than 20 years of experience, PRIDE has enhanced its core competency of IT staffing services by creating client-centric, cost-effective IT, and business process solutions. PRIDE serves Client-Partners in the healthcare, IT, financial services, retail and insurance industries offering both Direct Hire and Temporary Staff of Healthcare Professionals, Vendor Management Systems, IT Hardware Procurement Services, and Business Processing Outsourcing.\r
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Temporary, Contract, Per Diem & Direct Hire staffing solutions are only part of what we can offer our clients.
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