Certified Peer Support Specialist - Bronx/Brooklyn/Queens

About the role

This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands-on engagement. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

The successful candidate will be a New York Certified Peer Support Specialist and will be responsible for visiting with our members in person throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. The Certified Peer Support Specialist (Wellness & Recovery Specialist) is responsible for care coordination and/or care management activities focused on the Wellness and Recovery of members.

Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities for engagement of members and their families in forming a supportive, recovery network.
• Develops and implements provision of onsite psychiatric discharge planning education at Recovery and Resiliency sites.
• Collaborates with Stabilization Teams as a member advocate in discharge planning education, resolution of barriers, and service transitions.
• Acts as a resource for staff on decision making and problem solving.
• Initiates and maintains contact with assigned individuals and providers to determine member’s response to services.

Requirements

• Requires AA/AS and minimum of 2 years of experience in health services or behavioral health field or in a peer support services role; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Valid, active, certified recovery specialist/coach certification and/or peer/family support specialist certification required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of care-coordination and case management concepts strongly preferred.
• BA/BS or MBA preferred.

Pay

For candidates working in person or virtually in New York, the salary range for this position is $23.31 to $34.97 per hour.

Benefits

In addition to salary, Elevance Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements).