Peer Specialist
About the role
In this role, the Peer Specialist will provide positive role model of community functioning, counseling and peer support to others with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses currently living in mixed use affordable housing program.
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 continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan. RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors, and at-risk children. For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit our website: https://www.risewell.org/.
Qualifications
- Lived experience relevant to client population.
- Relevant experience working with individuals who are homeless, in recovery from mental illness or substance abuse.
- Clean valid NY State Driver’s License.
- Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
- 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