The Peer Support Specialist serves as a bridge between residents and staff at Casa Celina, utilizing lived experience to advocate for residents and shape programming. Key duties include coordinating person-led care, monitoring resident trends for risk management, and providing feedback on service delivery.
(Part-Time – 17.5 hours/Week)
As a Peer Specialist, you will play a key role in engaging residents and serving as a bridge between residents and program staff at Casa Celina. Drawing on lived experience, you’ll support person-led care coordination and help integrate RISE-informed elder justice practices into building-based services, ensuring programming is responsive to resident needs.
JASA is one of NYC’s largest and most trusted nonprofits serving older adults. Our dedicated professionals help improve the lives of thousands of seniors through impactful, mission-driven work.
Meaningful Impact: Help foster a safe, supportive, and empowered community for older adult residents.
Collaborative Environment: Work closely with program leadership, interdisciplinary teams, and housing staff.
Resident-Centered Approach: Bring your lived experience to shape programming and improve service delivery.
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Under the supervision of the Program Director, you will support resident engagement, provide real-time feedback on programming, and promote a culture of transparency and safety within the building.
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
Communication: Ability to read, write, and speak English; Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Technical
Skills: Basic computer literacy with the ability to learn and complete electronic forms and record-keeping.
Physical
Requirements: Ability to travel to clients' homes and negotiate steps or barriers within residential buildings.
Core
Values: An understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and individual values in serving a diverse community.
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JASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer literacy. Proficiency in English is required, with bilingual Spanish skills preferred and an appreciation for serving diverse communities.
Market context
In New York, Residential Services Peer Support Specialist roles are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can combine lived experience, strong communication, and comfort supporting diverse communities. This posting requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer literacy, and English proficiency, with bilingual Spanish preferred. The job requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping candidates review key details faster. Before applying, confirm your experience aligns with residential support work and highlight any Spanish-language or community-based service experience.
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