Peer Support Specialist
A Better Way ABA
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Specialists to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing assistance and guidance to individuals facing various challenges related to mental health and substance abuse issues. This position requires a strong understanding of behavioral health, mentoring, and effective communication skills to support clients in navigating their journeys toward improved well-being.
Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one support to individuals in recovery, sharing personal experiences to inspire hope and resilience.
Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients to set and achieve personal goals.
Assist clients in developing coping strategies and life skills necessary for maintaining recovery.
Facilitate group sessions focused on peer support, education, and skill-building.
Implement crisis management and intervention strategies when necessary to ensure client safety.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, mental health counselors, and addiction specialists to coordinate care.
Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions and progress in accordance with organizational policies.
Advocate for clients across various systems, including healthcare, housing, and employment services.
Requirements
Must have NY Certified Peer Specialist or NY Certified Recovery Peer Advocate certification to interview.
Must have lived experience dealing with personal behavioral health or substance abuse challenges.
Strong mentoring skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
Knowledge of mental health counseling practices and social work principles is beneficial.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to connect with diverse populations.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment while maintaining client confidentiality.
A genuine passion for helping others achieve their recovery goals.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing essential support and guidance as a Peer Support Specialist.
$39.21k - $52k
...As a valued member of the Behavioral Health Care Management Team, the Peer Support Specialist (PSS) utilizes lived experience to model recovery and support Healthfirst members who are struggling with mental health and/or substance use disorders. The PSS works directly...SuggestedTemporary workWork experience placementLocal areaHealthfirst
New York, NY13 hours ago$43k
...Job Description Job Description Join Anchor House in Brooklyn, NY, as a Full Time Peer Support Specialist and embark on an extraordinary journey of empowerment and healing. Imagine being the guiding light in someone’s recovery, leveraging your unique experiences to...SuggestedFull timeMonday to FridayWeekday workAnchor House
New York, NY26 days ago- ...Job Description Job Description We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and motivated Peer Support Specialist to join our team. This is a non-clinical support role focused on connection, encouragement, and lived experience. You will work directly with adults...Suggested
PeerCorps Staffing
New York, NY26 days ago - ...Job Description Job Description LaSante Health Center is seeking a full-time or per diem Peer Support Specialist to provide guidance and encouragement to youth and adults with mental health needs. The ideal candidate will use their lived experience and peer training...SuggestedDaily paidFull time
LaSante Health Center
New York, NY26 days ago $23.31 - $34.97 per hour
...accommodation is granted as required by law. Position specific details: The successful candidate will be a New York Certified Peer Support Specialist and will be responsible for visiting with our members in person throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. The...SuggestedFull timeTemporary workWork experience placementWork at officeLocal area1 day per weekElevance Health
New York, NY5 days ago$18 - $21 per hour
...meaningful difference in your community by using your lived experience to support individuals living with mental health or substance use challenges. We are seeking Peer Support Specialists who are certified or actively completing the certification process for...Hourly payFull timePart timeMonday to FridayFlexible hoursPeerCorps Staffing
New York, NY26 days ago$22 - $25 per hour
...Staffing is currently seeking compassionate and motivated Youth Peer Advocates (YPA) who already hold a Provisional Youth Peer... ...Advocate, you will use your lived experience to empower, mentor, and support youth and their families while working alongside behavioral health...Hourly payFull timePart timeMonday to FridayDay shiftPeerCorps Staffing
New York, NY26 days ago$52.68k
...Job Description Job Description Description: Position: Peer Program & Support Specialist Reports to: Director of Recovery and Empowerment Support Function: Provides direct service to clients in their homes, assisting with training in skills of daily living...ACMH INC
New York, NY26 days ago$20 - $23 per hour
...PeerCorps Staffing is currently seeking Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA) to support individuals in recovery and behavioral health programs... ...working toward CRPA but do not have it yet, you may still apply to our Peer Specialist training pipeline roles....Full timePart timeMonday to FridayPeerCorps Staffing
New York, NY26 days ago- Peer Support Specialists will be expected to take the lead on engagement and may also conduct non-clinical assistance by providing support to consumers after the initial crisis has been resolved. Peer Specialists will be required to demonstrate competency in providing...Full timeShift work
- A community service organization in Eastman, GA is seeking a Peer Support Worker to provide recovery support services to individuals facing substance use challenges. This full-time position requires a High School Diploma and effective communication skills. Candidates must...Full time
- Center for Family Services is seeking a Peer Support Specialist in Morris County, NJ. This role involves providing support at a 24-hour psychiatric crisis center, assisting consumers during mental health crises with therapeutic interventions. The ideal candidate will have...
- Benchmark Human Services in Idaho is seeking Peer Support Specialists to support individuals in crisis. The role involves engaging clients during crises, providing essential follow-up services, and ensuring connection to appropriate resources. A high school diploma and...
- PeerStar is Pennsylvania's leading provider of peer support services, actively recruiting a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPS) to empower others through lived experience. You will offer hope, encouragement, and practical strategies to help individuals overcome mental...
- Seeking a compassionate Peer Support Specialist to provide mutual support and guidance to individuals facing challenges. The ideal candidate will use personal experience to offer emotional support, share resources, and facilitate recovery-oriented activities. Strong communication...
$26 per hour
...hour Sign-On Bonus: $500 upon hire Program Summary Center For Family Services is seeking an experienced and professional Peer Support Specialist for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (CRSC). The CRSC is a 24‑hour psychiatric crisis center for adults experiencing...Hourly payFull timeRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Peer Support Specialist at Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, DE for Full-Time! (Must have Peer Support Certification CPRS). Looking...Full timeTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hours
- Concern Housing seeks a certified Peer Specialist to support tenants across our ten supportive housing sites in Brooklyn and the Bronx, working with the CISM team and a consulting psychiatrist from Janian Medical. The role emphasizes recovery, crisis support, and lived...Daily paidDay shiftAfternoon shift
- ...health, behavioral health, and suicidal crisis throughout regions 1 and 2. We respond in the community in teams of two: a peer support specialist paired with an affiliate clinical staff member. We are looking for Peer Support Specialists to meaningfully engage with various...Work at officeImmediate startWork from homeFlexible hoursShift workWeekend work
$24.5 per hour
...compassionate, in‑person psychiatric care with comprehensive wraparound support. Our integrated care teams — including psychiatrists, therapists, primary care physicians, health coaches, and peer support specialists — work together to treat the whole person via a unique model,...Hourly payTemporary work$23 per hour
...00 sign-on bonus. Location: Cape May County, NJ Job Type/Status: Full Time Salary: $23 per hour Position Summary: The Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) leverages their lived experience with substance use recovery or as a family member affected by substance use to...Hourly payFull timeContract workRelocation packageFlexible hours- A mental health support organization is looking for a passionate Peer Support Specialist to provide community-based support in Pennsylvania. You will inspire hope and empowerment through shared experiences while helping others conquer their mental health challenges. Candidates...Full timePart timeFlexible hours
$39.21k - $52k
As a valued member of the Behavioral Health Care Management Team, the Peer Support Specialist (PSS) utilizes lived experience to model recovery and support Healthfirst members who are struggling with mental health and/or substance use disorders. The PSS works directly with...Work experience placementLocal area$20 - $23 per hour
...Overview Make a meaningful difference in your community by using lived experience to support individuals living with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Peer Support Specialists use empathy, recovery-oriented support, and connection to resources to help...Full timePart timeMonday to FridayPeerCorps Staffing
New York, NY26 days ago- ...Job Description Job Description We are seeking dedicated and empathetic Board Certified Youth Peer Support Specialists (PSS) to work with children and young adults up to age 21. As a Youth PSS, you will use your own lived experience with mental health recovery...Hourly payFlexible hoursAfternoon shift
Ascend Services
New York, NY26 days ago - ...Job Description Job Description We are seeking Board Certified Adult Peer Support Specialists (PSS) to support clients ages 18 and older in their recovery journey. As an Adult PSS, you will share your lived experience managing mental health challenges in adulthood...Hourly payFlexible hoursAfternoon shift
Ascend Services
New York, NY26 days ago $28.3 per hour
...experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment,... ...New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active... ...of New Jersey, is seeking a Peer Support Specialist II (Part Time) for the 988 Lifeline Services...Hourly pay16 hoursFull timePart timeSeasonal workRemote workFlexible hoursShift workWeekend workAfternoon shift- To support individuals in need, the full-time Military Peer Support Specialist will provide person-centered, culturally competent services through a remote arrangement, handling requests via telephone, chat, and text while offering peer support and appropriate referrals...Full timeWork at officeRemote workNight shiftWeekend work
$19 per hour
Mental Health Partnerships (MHP) in Philadelphia is hiring a full-time Certified Peer Specialist Trainee. Trainees undergo a 90-day training period to empower recovery and community integration, then advance to Certified Peer Specialist at $19/hour. The role is Monday-Friday...Full timeTraineeshipMonday to Friday- Job Title Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) - Facility Based Crisis Schedule A variety of shifts available for 24/7 coverage: 8‑12 hour shifts, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. Shift differentials: 10% for weekday nights, 10% for weekend days, and 15% for weekend nights....Full timeContract workShift workNight shiftWeekend workDay shiftAfternoon shiftWeekday work
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