Peer Support Specialist – HS Dip & Mental Health or I/DD exp req'd

Peer Support Specialist - HS Dip, NYS Peer Cert req'd

Location: Long Island & parts of NYC (travel required)

Pay: $20.25 - $21.73/hour, $21.25 - $21.73 for Certified PSS

At Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), we empower over 5,500 people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

Inspire hope as a Peer Support Specialist! Use your lived experience to mentor individuals in OMH programs, helping them build independent, connected lives. Support transitions, teach life skills, and be a beacon of recovery. Your story can change theirs.

What you’ll do:

• Mentor clients with goal-setting and community integration.
• Support transitions and crisis prevention with empathy.
• Connect clients to services and advocate for their needs.
• Build relapse prevention plans and housing stability.

We’ll provide you with:

• Outstanding Benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical | Dental | Vision | Life Insurance
• Retirement 401K
• Wellness benefits with gym reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A positive, supportive environment
• Opportunities for advancement & more!

What you bring:

• High School Diploma; NYS Peer Specialist Certification.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Strong communication and independent work skills.
• Comfort supporting behavioral health needs.

Join a supportive team where your experience makes a difference. Grow, connect, and transform lives—apply today!

We’re excited to offer EARNED WAGE ACCESS! Work today, get paid tomorrow!

Peer Support Specialist, for immediate consideration, please apply now!

For almost five decades, Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), has proudly supported more than 5,500 people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to thrive in their communities. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities to realize their full potential, with recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.25 - $21.73 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person