Peer Recovery Specialist - Southern Onward
Independent Living Inc·Chappaqua, New York
Independent Living Inc·Chappaqua, New York
The Peer Recovery Specialist leverages lived experience with substance use recovery to provide advocacy, encouragement, and peer-based support to individuals and families. Key duties include creating personalized wellness plans, facilitating support groups, and connecting participants to essential community resources.
Description Title: Peer Recovery Specialist
Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt
Manager - Onward Westchester
Base Location: Chappaqua
$26.00/hr
Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5pm
About Independent Living, Inc. Since 1987, Independent Living, Inc. (ILI) has been increasing access, encouraging self-determination, and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities throughout the Hudson Valley of New York. Following the traditional independent living center (ILC) model, the majority of ILI’s board and staff are individuals with disabilities, bringing valuable peer and life-experience perspectives to the services we provide.
ILI is committed to empowering individuals to live independently and participate fully in their communities.
Interested in learning more about who we are? We encourage applicants to watch our agency video to gain insight into our mission, vision, values, and the impact we make within the community. The video offers a closer look at our culture and the meaningful work our team does every day. Please select the link below for your preferred platform to view the video.
Why Work with Us? Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to building a barrier-free society and supporting independent living Be part of a collaborative workplace that embraces diversity and innovation, where every team member’s voice and lived experience are respected and valued Be part of an organization that champions inclusive hiring practices and actively welcomes individuals of all abilities, recognizing the value of both visible and non-visible disabilities Use your personal recovery journey to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families navigating substance use recovery Help create pathways to hope, wellness, and independence through person-centered peer support
The Peer Recovery Specialist uses lived experience with substance use recovery to provide encouragement, advocacy, and peer-based support to individuals and families navigating recovery journeys.
This role focuses on building trusting relationships, promoting self-directed recovery, and helping individuals access the tools, resources, and supports needed to achieve their personal goals. The Peer Recovery Specialist serves as a role model for recovery, resilience, and wellness while helping participants strengthen coping skills and community connections.
The ideal candidate will have: Personal or family experience with substance use recovery and comfort using lived experience in supportive and professional ways Willingness to undergo jail, hospital, etc., onboarding. Strong belief that recovery is individualized and that multiple pathways to recovery exist Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills Compassionate, dependable, and self-motivated approach to supporting others Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team Flexibility to meet the scheduling needs of participants and program operations Willingness to participate in ongoing training and skill development High school diploma or equivalent Valid unrestricted driver’s license
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification or willingness to obtain NYCPS (New York Certified Peer Specialist) certification Two years of peer coaching, advocacy, recovery support, or related experience Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field Bilingual English/Spanish skills strongly preferred American Sign Language (ASL) skills
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.
If you require reasonable accommodation to support the application process, please contact Latoya Merricks at (845) 674-7752.
To apply, visit us at https://www.myindependentliving.org/careers/
Market context
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