Certified Peer Specialist
Project RenewalNew York, New York, United States
Posted September 15, 2023
42000 - 45000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Project Renewal is a leading New York City nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness by empowering individuals and families to renew their lives through health, housing, and employment. The organization delivers a comprehensive, integrated 24/7 service model that combines mobile healthcare, mammograms, addiction treatment, mental health care, and supportive and permanent housing solutions. With a workforce of over 950 staff and an annual budget of $82 million, Project Renewal is one of the largest social-service providers in the city, enabling it to coordinate care across multiple sectors and maintain a high level of responsiveness to client needs. Its holistic approach—linking medical, behavioral, and housing services—distinguishes it as a pioneer in creating sustainable pathways out of homelessness.
Job Description
The New Providence Women’s Shelter is seeking a Certified Peer Specialist to work in their Harm Reduction Program. The Certified Peer Specialist will provide advocacy, outreach, recovery and crisis support to clients struggling with substance use, trauma, and psychiatric illnesses.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Certification or Provisional Certification as Peer Specialist or Recovery Peer Advocate
- Personal lived experience with mental illness or substance use
- Willingness to share personal experience with others
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Generous Parental Leave
