The Bridge
The Connections to Care (CTC) Peer Specialist provides community-based support to individuals, youth, and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness who are living with serious mental illness, emotional disturbance, or co-occurring disorders. About 80% of the work takes place in the field—on the streets, in subways, drop-in centers, or shelters. As part of The Bridge, a respected mental health agency, the Peer Specialist helps carry out our mission to offer help, hope, and opportunity through a harm reduction and trauma-informed lens, while addressing the impact of systemic racism on the communities we serve.
Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.
*Essential Position Functions:* * Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centered peer support services to individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), serious emotional disturbance (SED), or co-occurring disorders (COD). * Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely, high-quality manner. * Partner with clients, their families, and community organizations to support progress toward treatment and recovery goals. * Coordinate care with hospitals, substance use treatment programs, probation and parole, and other relevant service providers. * Conduct psychosocial, substance use, and other clinical assessments as needed. * Support clients in developing individualized service plans and crisis/relapse prevention plans. * Apply evidence-based practices (e.g., WRAP, harm reduction) to address mental health and substance use challenges. * Assist clients in accessing support for housing, benefits, employment, education, vocational goals, community integration, and physical health care. * Provide advocacy and support related to legal needs, including navigating the criminal justice system and coordinating with legal agencies.
*Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* * Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required; proficiency in Spanish is highly desired. * Strong computer skills are needed. * Lived experience in mental health, substance use, criminal justice, or homelessness is highly encouraged.
*The Bridge Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer*
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.97 per hour
Expected hours: 21 per week
Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * 403(b) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday
License/Certification: * Certified Peer Specialist /Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (Required)
Ability to Commute: * New York, NY 10027 (Required)
Willingness to travel: * 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.
*Essential Position Functions:* * Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centered peer support services to individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), serious emotional disturbance (SED), or co-occurring disorders (COD). * Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely, high-quality manner. * Partner with clients, their families, and community organizations to support progress toward treatment and recovery goals. * Coordinate care with hospitals, substance use treatment programs, probation and parole, and other relevant service providers. * Conduct psychosocial, substance use, and other clinical assessments as needed. * Support clients in developing individualized service plans and crisis/relapse prevention plans. * Apply evidence-based practices (e.g., WRAP, harm reduction) to address mental health and substance use challenges. * Assist clients in accessing support for housing, benefits, employment, education, vocational goals, community integration, and physical health care. * Provide advocacy and support related to legal needs, including navigating the criminal justice system and coordinating with legal agencies.
*Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* * Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required; proficiency in Spanish is highly desired. * Strong computer skills are needed. * Lived experience in mental health, substance use, criminal justice, or homelessness is highly encouraged.
*The Bridge Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer*
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.97 per hour
Expected hours: 21 per week
Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * 403(b) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday
License/Certification: * Certified Peer Specialist /Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (Required)
Ability to Commute: * New York, NY 10027 (Required)
Willingness to travel: * 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person