Peer Specialist I

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES)

. Assist the Clinical team with Supervision Introduction/Orientation meetings for new participants and review supervision-plan conditions .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $51,500 - $54,636 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing peer support services, including field-based engagement and supervision, while effectively navigating community resources and behavioral health systems. Strong ability to coach individuals in developing independent living skills and overcoming treatment access barriers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Peer Support ServicesCertified Recovery Coach (CARC)Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)Field-Based EngagementCommunity Resource Navigation

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Hard Skills

Progress Note DocumentationService-Plan ChangesField-Based Direct ServicesSupervision-Plan ReviewSystems Navigation Support

Soft Skills

Highly Motivated Self-StarterEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Program Database

Certifications & Qualifications

Peer Specialist CertificationCertified Recovery Coach (CARC)Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

Industry Keywords

Behavioral Health TreatmentHuman Services SystemsForensic ExperienceMobile Treatment TeamsVulnerable Individuals Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Clinical team with Supervision Introduction/Orientation meetings for new participants and review supervision-plan conditions
Work alongside a clinician to provide proactive field-based direct services and limited court coverage
Conduct field-based engagement and supervision services supporting pretrial services and recovery supports
Participate in team meetings, morning huddles, clinical supervision, case reviews, staff meetings, and trainings
Complete progress notes and service-plan changes in the program database
Provide linkage and systems-navigation support with behavioral-health treatment and human-services systems
Raise participant awareness of services and recovery pathways and help remove treatment-access barriers
Coach participants in identifying meaningful activities and developing independent-living skills
Provide peer bridging during jail-to-community and hospital-to-community transitions, including access to food, clothing, housing, and support
Deliver services responsive to participants’ race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, and criminal legal history
Perform other duties as required by the Team Leader and supervisory staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent degree
Satisfactory completion of a recognized Peer Training program with externship experience preferable
Certification as a Peer Specialist, Certified Recovery Coach (CARC) or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) strongly preferred
Minimum of one year experience providing peer services in a social services program, providing direct services to individuals, families and/or groups, preferably in a field based setting
Experience with forensic, legal system or field-based mobile treatment teams strongly preferred
Knowledge of community-based resources and support services for vulnerable individuals
Highly motivated self-starter, able to translate goals into action and deliver successful outcomes
Must be able to lift 5-10 lbs.
Must be able to sit for extended periods
Must be able to navigate 5 boroughs of NYC and perform field work in a variety of weather conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually
12 Paid Holidays per year
Retirement 403b
Competitive matching up to 6%
Employee Referral Program
Flexible workplace arrangement with partial remote work for eligible duties