Peer Support Specialist

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) / CASAC

Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Pride Health
$24/hr
Full-Time | Contract

Schedule

• Friday – Tuesday
• 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Job Overview

Pride Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Certified Peer Specialist (CPS/CASAC) to support individuals navigating mental health and substance use recovery.

This role focuses on advocacy, engagement, wellness planning, crisis support, and helping participants build independence through community-based support services.

Key Responsibilities1. Engagement & Relationship Building

• Build authentic, empathy-driven relationships with participants and families
• Maintain a caseload and support community outreach efforts
• Use lived experience to foster trust and improve engagement
• Encourage treatment participation and help-seeking behaviors

2. Advocacy & Participant Support

• Advocate for participant access to healthcare and community resources
• Assist individuals with transportation barriers, appointments, and care navigation
• Facilitate wellness groups, peer support sessions, WRAP, and harm reduction activities
• Support participants in developing wellness plans and life skills

3. Crisis & Recovery Support

• Provide non-clinical support during crisis situations
• Assist with wellness and recovery plan activation
• Support individuals transitioning from crisis, hospitalization, or incarceration settings

4. Documentation & Team Communication

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation
• Communicate participant updates and safety concerns to the care team
• Participate in meetings, supervision, and ongoing training

5. Community Integration

• Support participants in building independence and long-term recovery goals
• Connect individuals to community programs and support services
• Promote inclusion and participation in community activities

Required Qualifications

• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) — CRPA certification (provisional accepted)
• CASAC Certification
• Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use treatment systems
• Active involvement in peer support, self-help, or advocacy programs
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and de-escalation skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and exercise sound judgment
• Trauma-informed and culturally competent approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with families, youth, or children
• Knowledge of local community resources
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

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Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do You have a valid CASAC Certificate.
• Do you have a valid CRPA Certificate.

Experience:

• Peer Specialist. : 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person