Peer Specialist - 100CC (AQN010) - Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM

Make an Impact.

At WellLife Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you’ll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day.

Position Summary

The Peer Specialist provides direct support to individuals receiving mental health rehabilitation and recovery services through WellLife Network. This role promotes personal empowerment, independence, and recovery by helping individuals develop self-help skills, coping strategies, support systems, and self-confidence. Drawing on lived experience, the Peer Specialist serves as a positive role model and encourages hope and self-determination throughout the recovery process. The position may involve supervised or unsupervised interactions with individuals in residential, day treatment, and habilitation settings.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach and reinforce independent living and coping skills through individual and group activities.

• Support individuals in managing symptoms associated with psychiatric disabilities.

• Advocate for individuals and coordinate with service providers to address their needs.

• Travel between program sites and assist individuals with travel training.

• Build supportive relationships through active listening, empathy, and shared experiences.

• Help individuals identify community resources, support networks, and appropriate service linkages.

• Plan, coordinate, and participate in recreational and social activities, including accompanying individuals to community outings and engaging in moderate physical activities when required.

• Provide program support and assist with other staff responsibilities during absences or staffing shortages.

• Represent the agency at designated meetings, trainings, and other professional activities.

• Maintain a flexible schedule, as work hours and locations may vary based on program needs.

• Maintain the confidentiality of all individuals and agency information.

• Report incidents through the appropriate chain of command and complete required documentation within 24 hours.

• Communicate relevant information, instructions, feedback, and updates to staff and supervisors verbally and in writing.

• Document all interactions with individuals in accordance with program and agency standards.

• Participate in the development and review of individual treatment and recovery goals.

• Conduct community-based visits and provide field-based services, as ACT programs deliver approximately 85% of services in the community.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or Team Leader.

What You’ll Gain

• Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Robust Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching).
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
• Wellness Program: Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.
• Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Meaningful Work: Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families.
• Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values your contributions

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Qualifications

Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to and effectively work with recipients of mental health services. Life experience with mental health or substance abuse history.

AND

Two years of active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs, or recipient run organizations or similar experiences or programs. High school diploma or GED preferred, not required. Drivers license a plus.