Peer Specialist - Substance Abuse Service Center

Peer Specialist - Substance Abuse Service Center

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• Meets with clinical team members and gives input when needed.
• Engages each client assigned to the team and provides guidance and advice as needed.
• Spends time with clients during meal times and recreation time.
• Assists with breakfast and lunch at the program.
• Escorts and assists clients in going to HRA, Social Security, etc.
• Attends community meetings as assigned.
• Provides feedback to the clinical team to determine how the team can best serve the client.
• Provides emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Related duties as assigned.
• CRPA Preferred.

• H.S. diploma/GED and Certified Peer Specialist.

• Knowledge of OASAS rules and regulations and ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

• Basic computer literacy required.

• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Full‑time 35 hours per week. Monday–Friday 9 am–5 pm.

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives, offering opportunities for health and self‑sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each staff member makes heroic contributions and our workplace supports employee wellbeing and development. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE, enforce temperature monitoring, and maintain physical distancing best practices across our programs.

Today, we have over 1,000 full‑time, part‑time, and per‑diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens. 95 % of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work.

• Competitive health and dental plans with coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) available so employees can set aside pre‑tax dollars for healthcare, transit, and childcare.

Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. Full‑time employees receive a generous benefits package.