Location: New York City, NY (In Person — Manhattan
Pay: $20–$23/hour (based on certification level & experience)
Schedule: Full-time and Part-time | Monday–Friday (daytime/business hours)
Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred (not required) — Spanish speakers will be prioritized

Quick Snapshot (Please Read)

To be considered, you must meet one of the following:

• Currently hold NYCPS or NYCPS-P, OR

• Completed all 13 APS Core Courses and are actively applying for NYCPS-P through NYPSCB (proof required prior to onboarding)

If you are APS-complete and waiting for NYPSCB updates, you are encouraged to apply.

Overview

Make a meaningful difference in your community by using lived experience to support individuals living with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Peer Support Specialists use empathy, recovery-oriented support, and connection to resources to help individuals build stability, hope, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide peer-led emotional support that promotes hope and recovery

• Share lived experience appropriately to support participants in achieving their goals

• Support de-escalation using basic, non-clinical crisis support strategies

• Help individuals identify goals and build coping skills

• Connect individuals to community resources and recovery supports

• Collaborate with the care team and contribute peer perspective

• Maintain accurate documentation in Electronic Health Records (EHR)

• Uphold ethical guidelines, boundaries, and confidentiality

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• Lived experience related to mental health recovery, substance use recovery, and/or supporting a loved one

• NYCPS/NYCPS-P OR APS 13 Core Courses completed + actively applying for NYCPS-P (proof required prior to onboarding)

• Ability to work in person in Bronx, Brooklyn, and/or Manhattan (matched based on borough preference and availability)

• Ability to complete onboarding requirements (background check, etc.)

• Basic computer/smartphone skills

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred (not required) — Spanish speakers prioritized

Preferred (Not Required)

• Peer support, coaching, mentoring, advocacy, or case support experience

• Community program experience

• EHR experience

Benefits & Perks

• Mission-driven work that makes a real impact

• Supportive, inclusive team environment

• Professional development opportunities

• Guidance/support for obtaining or advancing NYCPS certification

• Opportunities for growth within behavioral health

Our Mission

We believe in the transformative power of lived experience. Our mission is to uplift individuals through empathy, support, and shared understanding—helping people heal, grow, and build healthier lives.