Peer Specialist (Overnight)

• Engages clients from point of arrival with empathy, respect, and a recovery-oriented presence

• Shares personal recovery experience purposefully to instill hope and model the recovery process

• Supports clients in identifying their individual strengths, goals, and recovery capital

• Assists with practical navigation of benefits, housing referrals, and transportation

• Facilitates warm hand-offs to outpatient providers, recovery organizations, and support groups

• Advocates for the client’s voice during treatment and discharge planning

• Provides overdose prevention education and naloxone training to clients and family members

• Documents all services accurately in the electronic health record system

• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences to support integrated care

• Partners with the clinical team to support client completion of safety plans 

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• One of the following is required: NYS Peer Specialist (NYCPS), Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification or Family Peer Advocate (FPA) credential; candidates with provisional status (NYCPS-P or CRPA-P) will also be considered

• Lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery

• Previous experience in peer support, behavioral health, or crisis settings preferred

• Strong understanding of the recovery process, harm reduction, and community resources

• Ability to share a recovery story purposefully while maintaining professional boundaries

• Basic computer literacy for documenting in electronic health records

• Deep empathy and a non-judgmental approach toward individuals in crisis

• Commitment to treating all clients with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity 

Additional Information 

This is a full-time non-exempt role with an hourly rate of $24.72-$29.14 (annualized at 35 hours a week to $45,000-$53,045) with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 days of paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employer to match, an option for daily pay, and tuition reimbursement.

This role is located in Blauvelt, NY and has a schedule of Monday-Friday 11pm-7am.

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