Peer Specialist ICM
New York City Criminal Justice AgencyNew York, New York, United States
Posted March 30, 2026
55919.2 - 55919.2 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA) is a not-for-profit service and research organization that operates in partnership with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice.
Job Description
The Peer Specialist will provide person-centered, recovery-oriented, strength-based, and trauma-informed Peer support for clients who met the eligibility criteria of high-risk and high needs and require a support team to meet with them where they are at regardless of their location in NYC.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or equivalency required
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred
- NYS Peer Specialist certification OR Recovery Peer Advocate certification required
- 2 years of professional experience as a Peer Specialist, Peer Advocate, or Peer Counselor in a Behavioral Health or Criminal Justice setting required
- Experience providing community-based Peer support required
- History of lived experience in recovery and/or the criminal justice system required
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Comprehensive mental health, and wellness (EAP) plan
- Four weeks’ vacation
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
