Peer Counselor at Pride Health
Job Description
Position: Peer Specialist
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Work Type: Hybrid (Typically 3 days in-office, 2 days remote; schedule based on program needs)
Location: CTI Harlem (Comprehensive Treatment Institute – Harlem)
About the Program:
CTI Harlem provides outpatient day treatment services to chemically dependent adults, offering counseling, support groups, and community referrals to promote recovery and wellness.
Position Summary:
The Peer Specialist plays a vital role in fostering engagement between participants, families, and the clinical team. This position focuses on building trust, promoting community awareness of S:US services, encouraging treatment participation, and supporting participants as they navigate ambivalence about recovery.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Relationship Building: Develop authentic, trusting relationships with participants and families through empathy, active listening, and collaboration.
- Creative Narratives: Share personal experiences and facilitate conversations that promote understanding, resilience, and recovery.
- Advocacy: Support and advocate for participants both within the team and the broader community.
- Wellness Tools: Partner with participants to create individualized wellness plans, build life skills, and connect to supportive resources.
- Team Culture: Promote recovery-oriented language, youth-friendly engagement, and a positive, inclusive team environment.
Required Education & Experience:
- Actively pursuing Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification (Provisional acceptable).
- Preferred: lived experience with mental health challenges, particularly psychosis during youth.
- Minimum two years of experience in peer support, advocacy, or self-help programs.
- Strong ability to engage and connect with young adults.
Benefits (Through Pride Global):
Eligible employees receive comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision), supplemental coverage (accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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