Peer Specialist
SUSNew York, New York, United States
Posted October 21, 2025
45000 - 50000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
SUS provides comprehensive services to underserved populations in New York City and Long Island, focusing on mental health, developmental disabilities, veterans, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, housing, urban farms, and behavioral health. With a dedicated workforce of 1,800, SUS transforms lives by addressing complex circumstances and breaking the cycle of poverty through high-quality, personalized support.
Job Description
This Peer Specialist position involves building relationships with participants and families, promoting community awareness, encouraging help-seeking, and serving as a liaison between team members and participants. The role focuses on empowerment, advocacy, and influencing the team culture, and requires strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of mental health resources. It also involves traveling to client sites.
Requirements
- Pursuit of Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Certification required (Provisional acceptable, prefer a lived experience of mental health challenges)
- 2 years of active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support, or peer advocacy programs
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication and empathy skills
- Understanding of community resources
- Adherence to on-call cell phone system for crisis intervention
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance
- 403(b)
- Credit Union
- FSAs
- Short-and-Long-Term Disability
- Transportation Plan
- Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
