Peer Engagement Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionA Spanish version of this position is available upon requestLa version de esta posicion esta disponible en Español si es requerida

BHSN, one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our team!

Your role at BHSN:
As a Peer Support Specialist at BHSN, you will provide peer-delivered services with a rehabilitation and recovery focus in the setting that is most appropriate to the individual’s recovery goal. Your care and compassion will bring understanding to the lives of the people we provide personalized services for in our community.

As a Peer Support Specialist supporting our Breakthrough II Housing Program, you will deliver peer-based services with a focus on rehabilitation and recovery in residential and community settings. Using your lived experience and strong interpersonal skills, you’ll help individuals gain the tools and confidence to achieve personal goals and long-term housing stability.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, hours may vary but mostly days.

What your day might look like:

• Provide peer-delivered Empowerment Services/Peer Supports to residents of the Breakthrough II Apartment Treatment and Community Residence programs, in alignment with New York State Adult Behavioral Health Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) guidelines.

• Deliver services across key domains, including advocacy, outreach and engagement, self-help tools, recovery supports, transitional supports, and pre-crisis/crisis supports.

• Support residents in building independent living skills, self-advocacy, and connections to community resources.

• Assist program participants in maintaining housing stability and progressing toward recovery goals.

• Engage individuals in recovery-focused interventions, meeting established productivity standards.

• Accompany residents to scheduled appointments and provide follow-up support, with flexibility to meet individual needs.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Certification or provisional certification as an OMH-Certified Peer Specialist required.

• Lived experience with mental health recovery and treatment is essential.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on resident and program needs.

• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required for local travel.
  

What’s in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• With BHSN University, we provide our team members with continuous learning, mentorship, and internal education opportunities to encourage our team to continue discovering and innovating
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices so every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.