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Peer Specialist

Outreach Development

Position: Peer Specialist

Outreach is seeking a qualified candidate for the F/T Peer Specialist position. The SOR Outreach Specialist reports to the Care Coordinator. The SOR Peer Specialist has the ability to engage and connect with individuals who have a behavioral health disorder and /or their families. Travel within NYC required.

The SOR Outreach Peer Specialist is an individual who has direct experience of challenges with substance use and/or mental health conditions and who assists with identifying and engaging individuals eligible for our CCBHC.


Essential Duties:
  • Conduct community outreach and provide community education to reduce stigma of MAT/ substance use disorder
  • Engage clients to receive behavioral health services (SUD)
  • Provide NARCAN education kits and liaise with community in making appropriate referrals for care.
  • Assist program staff in identifying and engaging individuals in need of services.
  • Assist in driving Outreach minivan.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma/GED and 2 years' work or volunteer experience in a recovery-oriented setting.
  • OMH - New York Certified Peer Specialist - Provisional (NYCPS-P) or New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Lived experience with and knowledge of the challenges pertaining to substance use and / or mental health conditions.
  • Clean driving record.

Position Status:

Full-time non- exempt position; 35 hrs. per week
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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