Peer Specialist

Overview

Peer Specialist
Samaritan Daytop Village is a leading human services organization in New York State, serving over 38,000 New Yorkers annually across more than 60 locations. First Steps Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC), operated by Samaritan Daytop Village in Rockland County, provides rapid, short-term support for children ages 5+ and adults in mental health or substance use crisis.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One of the following certifications is required: NYS Peer Specialist (NYCPS), Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) credential, 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
• 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 Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11pm.