Peer Specialist

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (Full-time, Hybrid) Must have flexibility for one evening shift per week (e.g., 11 AM-7 PM) and one Saturday per month; Hybrid schedule: 3 days remote, 2 days onsite (subject to change) Pay Rate: $24/hr. Duration: 13-week contract (with potential for permanent hire) Position Overview The Peer Specialist supports individuals in behavioral health treatment by building authentic, trust-based relationships and encouraging recovery and wellness. This role involves outreach, emotional support, goal setting, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. As part of a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), the Peer Specialist plays a key role in helping individuals navigate mental health and substance use recovery, promote self-advocacy, and connect with resources. Key Responsibilities Develop supportive relationships grounded in empathy, active listening, and shared lived experience Assist individuals in clarifying personal goals and creating recovery and wellness plans Advocate with and for participants in both team and community settings Promote self-awareness, coping skills, and community engagement Help foster a recovery-oriented, culturally inclusive team environment Communicate regularly with the team, report safety concerns, and co-create documentation with participants when appropriate Qualifications Technologically proficient with the flexibility to work from home when necessary OASAS or OMH Peer Certification or Provisional Certification required (e.g., Recovery Coach, Peer Specialist, Family Peer Advocate) Personal lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, and willingness to share as appropriate Strong interpersonal and boundary-setting skills Familiarity with CCBHC model and local community resources Ability to work independently and travel locally to meet participants (approx. 50% of the time) Must be open to evening and weekend shift requirements Crisis response readiness and participation in on-call coverage as needed Benefits Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pride Health