Clarity Wellness Community·Warsaw, New York
Provide community- and home-based support to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Focus on skill building, recovery coaching, and helping clients navigate resources to foster independence.
Now Hiring: Peer Support Specialist
Clarity Wellness Community | Full-Time | Wyoming County, NY
Are you passionate about helping others find hope, healing, and empowerment? Do you want to use your own lived experience to support individuals on their wellness and recovery journeys?
Clarity Wellness Community is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist to join our team. In this vital role, you will walk alongside individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges, providing support, building trust, fostering independence, and helping them navigate their personal path to recovery.
If you are empathetic, a strong communicator, and driven by purpose, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference every single day.
As a Peer Support Specialist, you'll provide community- and home-based services that uplift, encourage, and empower individuals. Your work will include:
Support & Engagement, Skill Building & Recovery Coaching, Community Connection & Resource Navigation, Collaboration & Documentation
Identifies as being in active recovery from a behavioral health condition and is willing to self-disclose their journey.
Holds (or is eligible for) OMH New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) certification or Office of Addiction Services peer certification.
Has experience supporting adults with behavioral health challenges (preferred).
Understands harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and person-centered recovery models.
Has strong communication, coping, and problem-solving skills.
Is adaptable, empathetic, and able to think critically in complex situations.
Is proficient, or willing to become proficient, in Microsoft Office and electronic medical records.
Holds a valid driver's license, has at least 3 years of driving history, and can pass a DMV check.
Travel & Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday.
Travel throughout Wyoming County to homes and community locations is required.
Schedule may vary based on client needs.
Why Join Us?
At Clarity Wellness Community, you'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming lives. We foster a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, supportive work environment where your lived experience is valued as a powerful tool for change.
Must be in active recovery from a behavioral health condition and hold or be eligible for NYCPS or OAS peer certification. A valid driver's license and proficiency in electronic medical records are required.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
