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Peer SpecialistHourly Full-TimeNew York, NY, USSalary: $50,000.00 AnnuallyJob Summary: Manhattan newSTART (short term alternatives and referral to treatment), is an alternative to incarceration program for individuals at high risk of criminal recidivism diverted from the Manhattan Criminal Court. Manhattan newSTART support individuals diverted from the Manhattan Criminal Court who are at high risk for criminal recidivism. The Peer Specialist facilitates groups using standard curriculum, provides individual rehabilitation support to engage participants in brief intervention substance use services, cognitive behavioral groups, peer support, employment and vocational training needs in community resources. The Peer Specialist provides services within the framework of the core principles of recovery, self-determination and public safety. Shift Hours:This position is full-time Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Salary:The salary for this role is $50,000 per year Location Address:2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, New York, NY 10027. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation.Workplace Flexibility:Flexible Staff have flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work. What You Will Be Doing: Engagement of participants enrolled in ATI services.Assess the needs and identify of appropriate services (mental health, substance use, health, education, employment self-help).Provide linkage to income support and health insurance (Medicaid).Progress note writing in electronic record and computer literacy.Delivery of gender specific services.Plan and deliver intensive case management and peer support services that address risk factors for criminal recidivism.Knowledge of how and when to use self-disclosure as an intentional strategy to support participant engagement and recovery.Knowledge of how to provide crisis intervention services and know how to intervene during a plete participant admission into CASES database and complete letters and progress reports to ensure information is received by defense attorneys, judges, and prosecutors.Understand the legal framework of ATI and the compliance issues related to community supervision.Understand and deliver culturally competent services.Advocacy skills supporting participants to navigate and access housing, income support, treatment, medical care, civil legal services, self-help and other community services and supports.What We Are Looking For: High school degree with related work experience.Participant or graduate of a recognized peer specialist training program such as the Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy and Training Center Forensic Peer Specialist Program, Academy for Peer Services, or Recovery Coach Academy (NYCPS, NYCPS-P, CRPA, CRPA-P).Must be a mental health consumer or a person in recovery from SUD with a history of involvement in the criminal justice system. As an individual in recovery from mental illness and substance abuse the peer must be willing to utilize his/her recovery experience to engage and support alternatives to incarceration participants. Strong knowledge of wellness, recovery and self-help. Effective communication and written skills are essential.Proficiency with computer and databases. Preferred Skills: Fluency in Spanish. Employee Benefits: MedicalDentalVisionVacation and Paid Time Off starting at 25 days-off annually12 Paid Holidays per yearRetirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%Employee Referral ProgramVisitlearn more about benefits offered by the CASES To apply: