Location : Brooklyn, NY (In-Person Role)
Overview
Make a meaningful difference in your community by using your lived experience to support individuals living with mental health or substance use challenges.
We are seeking Peer Support Specialists who are certified or actively completing the certification process for the NYCPS-P (Provisional Peer Specialist Certification) .
To be considered, candidates must:
Already hold the NYCPS-P or NYCPS certification , OR
Have completed the APS 13 Core Courses and be in the process of applying for NYCPS-P.
✨ If you are currently working toward your NYCPS-P and have completed APS, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Provide peer-led emotional support that promotes hope and resilience
Share your lived experience (appropriately) to support others in their recovery
Help de-escalate situations using basic crisis intervention strategies
Assist individuals in identifying goals and building coping skills
Connect clients to community resources, services, and recovery supports
Collaborate with clinical teams and contribute valuable peer perspective
Maintain accurate documentation in Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Uphold ethical guidelines and confidentiality standards
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Lived experience with mental health recovery, substance use recovery, or supporting a loved one
NYCPS or NYCPS-P certification, OR completion of APS 13 Core Courses with proof of progress toward NYCPS-P
Ability to work in person in Brooklyn, NY or Staten Island, NY
Ability to complete onboarding requirements, including background check
Basic computer and smartphone proficiency
Preferred Qualifications (not required)
Experience providing peer support, coaching, mentoring, or advocacy
Familiarity with behavioral health or recovery concepts
Experience working in community programs
Previous experience with EHR systems
Schedule
Full-time and part-time positions available
Monday–Friday
In-person role
Compensation
$18.00 – $21.00 per hour , depending on certification level and experience.
Benefits & Perks
Work that makes a real impact in people’s lives
Supportive, inclusive, mission-driven work environment
Professional development opportunities
Guidance and support in obtaining/advancing NYCPS certification
Opportunities for advancement within behavioral health
Flexible and collaborative culture
Our Mission
We believe in the transformative power of lived experience. Our mission is to uplift individuals through empathy, support, and shared understanding — helping people heal, grow, and build healthier lives.
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