Peer Specialist
About Us
Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. RiseWell serves thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, including individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors, and at-risk children.
About the Role
The Peer Specialist will engage in community outreach on the streets and subways, coordinate participants' needs before and after their transition from street to home, enhance their daily living skills, provide accompaniment to appointments, and advocate on their behalf when faced with discrimination or healthcare inequities. The role emphasizes member choice, harm reduction, non-coercion, flexibility, and person-centered care as core elements of the SOS program model.
Responsibilities
- Conduct community outreach on the streets and subways.
- Coordinate participants' needs before and after their move from street to home.
- Enhance participants' daily living skills.
- Accompany participants to appointments.
- Advocate for participants facing discrimination or healthcare inequities.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent or higher.
- New York State Certified Peer Specialist preferred or required.
- Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy; experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless.
- Past or current participant of behavioral health, substance services, or homeless services preferred.
- Fingerprinting, criminal record check, and approval from NYS Office of Mental Health.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage.
- Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match.
- Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees.
- 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees.
- Long and Short Term Disability.
- Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- CALM App Subscription.
- Flexible Work Schedules.
- Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities.
- Comprehensive Paid Training.
- Supplemental Accident, Illness, and Hospitalization Insurance.
- Supplemental Pet Insurance.
- Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement.
- Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions.
- Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness.
Schedule
Tuesday–Saturday, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM