Peer Specialist
The Jewish BoardNew York, New York, United States
Posted October 28, 2025
25 - 25.27 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year.
Job Description
The Jewish Board's Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency.
Requirements
- Relevant life experience preferred.
- Familiarity with NYS Entitlements, Housing and Mental Health Service Delivery System.
- Basic computer skills a plus.
- NY Certified or Provisionally Certified Peer Specialist required.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off in addition to agency holidays and 15 sick days
- Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans
- Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness
- Free continuing education opportunities
- 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension
- Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation
- 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program
- Life and disability insurance
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join