Peer Support Specialist
FORTUNE SOCIETY INCNew York, New York, United States
Posted July 3, 2025
27000 - 32022 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Fortune Society Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to facilitating successful reentry for formerly incarcerated individuals while advancing alternatives to incarceration. Its comprehensive services—ranging from employment, housing, and health support to education, mental health, and substance abuse treatment—are tailored to each participant’s unique needs. By believing in the transformative power of individuals, the organization builds lives through hands‑on service programs and drives systemic change through education and advocacy. This dual focus on individualized support and policy reform distinguishes the Fortune Society as a leader in creating fair, humane, and rehabilitative correctional environments.
Job Description
This Peer Support Specialist role builds upon Fortune's partnership with the NYC Department of Correction and NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services to offer vital services to persons in custody on Rikers Island. The role involves engaging individuals in court, conducting assessments, making referrals, and providing support through warm hand-offs and occasional transportation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Program Manager to provide accurate and timely documentation of client engagement and referrals.
Requirements
- CRPA-P/CRPA and/or OMH Peer certification
- Ability to work independently with off-site supervision
- Excellent client-engagement skills
- Excellent clinical documentation and time management skills
- Strong computer skills, particularly with reporting in electronic health records (EHRs)
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
