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

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.

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