Peer Recovery Specialist - Reach One

Peer Recovery Specialist – Reach One

Position Type:
Full-time, Non-exempt

Reports to:

Recovery Center Program Manager

Base

Location:

Newburgh

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Pay Rate: $25.39/hr

About Independent Living, Inc.

Since 1987, Independent Living, Inc. (ILI) has been increasing access, encouraging self-determination, and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities throughout the Hudson Valley of New York. Following the traditional independent living center (ILC) model, the majority of ILI's board and staff are individuals with disabilities, bringing valuable peer and life-experience perspectives to the services we provide.

ILI is committed to empowering individuals to live independently and participate fully in their communities.

• Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to building a barrier-free society and supporting independent living
• Be part of a collaborative workplace that embraces diversity and innovation, where every team member's voice and lived experience are respected and valued
• Be part of an organization that champions inclusive hiring practices and actively welcomes individuals of all abilities, recognizing the value of both visible and non-visible disabilities
• Use your lived experience to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families in recovery
• Help strengthen community connections and expand access to recovery supports and wellness services

The Peer Recovery Specialist – Reach One provides peer-based support and advocacy to individuals and families navigating mental health and substance use recovery. This role utilizes lived experience to promote hope, resilience, wellness, and self-determination while assisting individuals in accessing services, building recovery skills, and connecting to community supports that foster long-term recovery and independence.

• Serve as a source of encouragement, support, and advocacy for individuals throughout all stages of mental health and substance use recovery, including co-occurring disorders
• Assist individuals and families in navigating substance use and mental health treatment systems and overcoming barriers to care, including insurance-related challenges
• Promote multiple pathways to recovery and collaborate with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program partnerships
• Facilitate peer support groups, educational workshops, and wellness-based activities grounded in the 8 Dimensions of Wellness
• Support individuals in developing personalized recovery service plans and identifying actionable recovery goals
• Utilize recovery-oriented tools and strategies to assist individuals in addressing personal challenges and barriers
• Assist individuals in developing self-directed wellness plans and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP)
• Connect individuals to benefits, entitlements, transportation, housing, healthcare, legal assistance, education, employment, and other community resources
• Empower individuals in decision-making and self-advocacy efforts
• Establish and sustain peer-led and family-focused support and educational groups
• Provide peer support and guidance during times of crisis
• Coordinate activities that encourage engagement, wellness, employment readiness, self-management, and community integration
• Promote stabilization, increased independence, and improved quality of life for individuals in recovery
• Maintain current knowledge of recovery-oriented systems, services, and supports
• Advocate for individuals' rights and assist them in accessing services and resolving concerns related to community supports
• Serve as a mentor and positive role model to inspire hope and recovery
• Build collaborative relationships with agency providers and community support organizations
• Complete required…