Peer Recovery Specialist Reach One

Title: Peer Recovery Specialist Reach One Reports to: Recovery Center Program Manager Base Location: Newburgh Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm The Peer Recovery Specialist Reach One provides peer-based support and advocacy to individuals and families navigating mental health and substance use recovery. This role utilizes lived experience to promote hope, resilience, wellness, and self-determination while assisting individuals in accessing services, building recovery skills, and connecting to community supports that foster long-term recovery and independence. What Youll Do Serve as a source of encouragement, support, and advocacy for individuals throughout all stages of mental health and substance use recovery, including co-occurring disorders Assist individuals and families in navigating substance use and mental health treatment systems and overcoming barriers to care, including insurance-related challenges Promote multiple pathways to recovery and collaborate with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program partnerships Facilitate peer support groups, educational workshops, and wellness-based activities grounded in the 8 Dimensions of Wellness Support individuals in developing personalized recovery service plans and identifying actionable recovery goals Utilize recovery-oriented tools and strategies to assist individuals in addressing personal challenges and barriers Assist individuals in developing self-directed wellness plans and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) Connect individuals to benefits, entitlements, transportation, housing, healthcare, legal assistance, education, employment, and other community resources Empower individuals in decision-making and self-advocacy efforts Establish and sustain peer-led and family-focused support and educational groups Provide peer support and guidance during times of crisis Coordinate activities that encourage engagement, wellness, employment readiness, self-management, and community integration Promote stabilization, increased independence, and improved quality of life for individuals in recovery Maintain current knowledge of recovery-oriented systems, services, and supports Advocate for individuals rights and assist them in accessing services and resolving concerns related to community supports Serve as a mentor and positive role model to inspire hope and recovery Build collaborative relationships with agency providers and community support organizations Complete required documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping in a timely and accurate manner Attend and actively participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities relevant to the position Requirements The Ideal Candidate Will Have High School diploma or equivalent Lived experience with substance use recovery and/or mental health recovery Strong understanding of the recovery process and commitment to promoting multiple pathways to recovery Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to work independently Ability to use appropriate self-disclosure to support and engage individuals in recovery Valid drivers license and reliable transportation It Would Be a Plus if You Also Have Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA or CRPA-P) certification New York Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (NYCPS or NYCPS-P) certification Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) Experience facilitating peer support groups or wellness workshops We actively support an inclusive hiring process and encourage people with disabilities, visible and non-visible, to apply. If you require reasonable accommodation to support the application or onboarding process, please contact Latoya Merricks at (845) 674-7752.