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Services for the UnderServed

Peer Specialist

Services for the UnderServed, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Position Overview

Peer Specialist at Services for the UnderServed. Salary: USD $35,000.00/Yr. - $40,000.00/Yr. The Peer Specialist ensures the quality of care for consumers living with mental health problems, and provides harm reduction outreach and case management services. Responsibilities

Interface with representatives from Probation/Parole to encourage consumer compliance and facilitate communication. Act as an advocate for consumers, encouraging and supporting self‑advocacy. Develop and facilitate a peer support group for agency consumers. Develop, with consumers, individualized strategies for reducing the negative consequences of drug use and medication noncompliance for mental illness. Provide outreach intervention and referral services through provision of materials, information, education and prevention messages to consumers in homes or group settings. Promote problem‑solving and decision‑making skill development, especially regarding drug use, sexual risk reduction, and medical treatment. Qualifications

Graduate of Howie the Harp or other Peer Specialist training program. High school degree preferred. CASAC credential a plus. Bilingual skills preferred. Knowledge of and commitment to the Harm Reduction Model is required. Company Overview

Services for the UnderServed is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture built on respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential, and continuous quality improvement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package supporting wellbeing and development. Explore benefits on our

Benefits Page . Equity and accessibility: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org. Job Details

ID: 2025-17995 Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Other Industry: Non‑profit Organizations

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