Peer Support Specialist (23423)
Northern Rivers Family of Services·Queensbury, New York
Northern Rivers Family of Services·Queensbury, New York
Provide peer support and advocacy to individuals in crisis as part of a Mobile Team. Collaborate with service providers to develop crisis plans and link clients to community resources.
Collaborate with service providers involved with individuals with SPMI. Provide information and peer to peer support to individuals who are served by the program. Educate and empower clients and their supports regarding their roles in developing crisis plans and in crisis prevention. Educate service providers regarding an individual's role in developing a crisis plan for themselves and in crisis prevention. Ensure that the individual is an integral part of the crisis planning process. Inform service providers (including Mobile Crisis and PCFC providers) regarding person- centered and strength-based practices. Maintain and model a focus on strengths. Advise Clinical Supervisor. Ensure that clients are satisfied with the services they are receiving and, if not, help them advocate for what they need. Educate individuals and primary caretakers on how to advocate if services are not meeting their needs. Be the liaison to other local supports in the community. Link individuals to Peer Support Services activities such as support groups, social events, newsletter. Requirements and Education: Requires a High School Diploma or GED Benefits Health care package: medical, dental, and vision Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Holiday Pay 401 (K) plan Life Insurance Loan repayment assistance Free training/CEU opportunities About Northern Rivers At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities. Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work. Qualifications
Requires a High School Diploma or GED. Candidates must have lived experience with mental illness to serve as a peer support resource.
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Market context
In New York, Peer Support Specialist roles are often tied to behavioral health and community-based services, where demand tends to follow programs that expand recovery support and care coordination. These jobs are competitive because employers look for applicants with lived experience, strong boundaries, and the ability to use that experience in a professional support role. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm the high school diploma or GED, lived experience requirement, and included coverage such as dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay before applying.