Peer Specialist

Full Time Medford, NY, US

In this role, the Peer Specialist will provide positive role model of community functioning, counseling and peer support to others with mental health and /or substance abuse diagnoses currently living mixed use affordable housing program.

Lived experience relevant to client population. Relevant experience working with individuals who are homeless, in recovery from mental illness or substance abuse. Clean valid NY State Driver’s License. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health .

• Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
• Supplemental Accident, Illness, and Hospitalization Insurance
• Supplemental Pet Insurance
• Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
• Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
• Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

Rise Well Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Founded in 1972, Rise Well Community Services (Rise Well) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. Rise Well continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.

Rise Well has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors, and at-risk children.