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Peer Support Specialist

PEARL SPECIALTY CARE
place Queens Village, 11427
local_atm $28 - $31 an hour
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Coping Skills
ECT
Families
Individuals
Peer Support

About Job

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Certified Peer Specialists to join our team and support individuals on their mental health recovery journey. As a peer specialist, you will use your own lived experience to inspire hope, provide support, and help others build a path toward wellness.

Responsibilities:

- Offer peer-to-peer support and mentorship to individuals receiving mental health services

- Share recovery experiences and model successful coping strategies

- Help empower clients to set and achieve personal recovery goals

Requirements:

- Must have a valid Peer Specialist Certification

- Lived experience with mental health recovery (personal or through a close family member)

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Empathy, reliability, and a non-judgmental attitude

Location: Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island

Job Type: Part-time / Full-time

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

To apply, please submit your resume and certification to peers@attendingllc.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

License/Certification:

  • Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Coping Skills

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Peer Support

Settings

Home Health/In-home