EasterSeals New York, a member of the FedCap Group in New York, NY is calling individuals who are passionate about helping others to apply to join our crisis intervention team as a part-time Peer Support Specialist!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

We are a nonprofit organization that makes a difference in our community. We pay our Peer Support Specialists a competitive wage of $60/day to be on call. Our team also enjoys great benefits. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!

ABOUT EASTERSEALS NEW YORK

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.

Our mission is to spread help, hope, and answers. To achieve this, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT AS A PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST?

Ask yourself: Are you compassionate and able to easily build relationships? Do you have a warm and caring demeanor? Can you clearly communicate with both clients and outside resources? If so, please consider applying for this part-time nonprofit position today!

YOUR LIFE AS A PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

This part-time crisis intervention position is on call and works as needed.

In this position with our nonprofit, you are critical to our crisis intervention team. Using your own addiction and recovery expertise, you serve as a resource to individuals and families in various locations within the community as needed due to substance use. You determine a client's need for treatment based on our assessment process. As you engage with and educate clients, you offer much-needed community resources to support them in their recovery. Warm and caring, you understand what these individuals are going through, and you offer not just information and support, but encouragement and compassion.

You work with outside providers and maintain relationships with different community-based programs. Always thorough, you conduct outreach and follow up with clients, families, and treatment providers. With attention to detail, you maintain all documentation and reports needed for the program. Making a difference as you provide crisis intervention and support gives you purpose. You love helping others!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Personal life experience with recovery
• Belief in rehabilitation and recovery
• Current NY Peer Recovery Advocate (CRPA) certification or the willingness to obtain
• Willingness to acquire fingerprinting and clearance from the Justice Center and Child Abuse Registry
• Current NY driver's license and a reliable, insured car
• Covid-19 vaccination

Bilingual abilities are a plus but are not required. If you can meet these requirements and perform this part-time job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our nonprofit team!

Location: 10017