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Susquehanna University

Veteran Peer Navigator

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$45K - $55K/yr

The Senior Veteran Peer Navigator has a lead role in peer support for veteran families who are connected with the S:US Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, and helps connect stakeholders ...

Susquehanna University

Peer Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$40K - $50K/yr

Along with other team members, Peer Specialists support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team ...

Susquehanna University

Peer Specialist

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

$45K - $50K/yr

Position Overview he Peer Specialist plays a key role in engaging individuals and families, supporting recovery, and connecting participants to services through outreach, advocacy, and lived ...

Susquehanna University

Peer Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$19.75 - $25.50/hr

Along with other team members, Peer Specialists support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team ...

Services For The Underserved, Inc.

Peer Specialist

Bronx, NY · On-site +1

$18 - $19.23/hr

Develop and facilitate a peer support group for agency consumers. * Develop, with consumers, individualized strategies for reducing the negative consequences of drug use and not taking medication for ...

Susquehanna University

Peer Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$40K - $45K/yr

Co-Creating Support and Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit. Along with other team members, Peer Specialists support ...

Susquehanna University

Peer Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$40K - $45K/yr

Co-Creating Support and Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit. Along with other team members, Peer Specialists support ...

Susquehanna University

Peer Specialist

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

$45K - $50K/yr

Co-Creating Support and Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit. Along with other team members, Peer Specialists support ...

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How much do remote peer support jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote peer support in Secaucus, NJ is $20.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.12 and $22.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workday look like for a Remote Peer Support specialist?

A typical day as a Remote Peer Support specialist involves connecting with clients individually or in small groups through video, phone, or messaging platforms to provide emotional support and share resources. You may spend time documenting sessions, coordinating with other mental health professionals, and attending team meetings focused on client care. Flexibility is key, as some interactions are scheduled while others may be more urgent. While most work is done independently, strong collaboration with your team is essential to ensure clients receive comprehensive support and consistent follow-up.

What is a Remote Peer Support job?

A Remote Peer Support job involves providing emotional support, guidance, and resources to individuals facing mental health challenges, addiction recovery, or other life difficulties. This role is typically filled by someone with lived experience who can offer empathy and understanding. Support is provided via phone, video calls, chat, or online forums, helping individuals navigate their challenges in a non-clinical, supportive manner. The goal is to offer encouragement, share coping strategies, and connect individuals with relevant resources.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Peer Support position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Peer Support specialist, you need lived experience relevant to the population you serve, strong active listening skills, and knowledge of mental health and recovery resources. Familiarity with secure communication platforms, note-taking systems, and sometimes peer support certification are valued in this role. Exceptional empathy, reliability, and a nonjudgmental approach help you build trust and rapport with clients remotely. These skills ensure meaningful support, effective communication, and positive outcomes for individuals in need of guidance and encouragement.

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Peer Specialist

Peer Specialist

Services For The Underserved, Inc.

Brooklyn, NY • On-site, Remote

$20 - $21.63/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Services for the UnderServed rating

9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Min
USD $20.00/Hr.
Max
USD $21.63/Hr.
Position Overview
The Bright Corner Respite Center (CRC), part of Parachute NYC, provides an innovative and unique "hospital diversion" model whereby persons seeking temporary residential/respite care can stay in a warm, friendly, safe, and supportive home-like environment where they are taught to use new recovery and relapse preventions kills. This is achieved through 24-hour peer support, self-advocacy education, self-help training, and mutual understanding. The CRC offers people experiencing a psychosis-related crisis with a short-term (one day to two weeks)residential alternative that will allow individuals to maintain daily activities and connect with community-based services and supports, including primary care. The program will provide recovery oriented services incorporating Need Adapted Treatment and Intentional Peer Support.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop a partnership with guests experiencing crisis utilizing trauma-informed, recovery oriented, intentional peer support,
  • Promote the provision of a safe, comfortable, secure and trusting environment where guests are listened to and respected by staff
  • Practice the Need Adapted Treatment Model (NATM) and Intentional Peer Support (IPS) after completing training provided as part of the Parachute NYC grant
  • Draw on knowledge and skills acquired from personal experience with the mental health system with a focus on guest's personal recovery process
  • Create a sense of community through the mutual sharing of lived experiences and offers encouragement and support to participate in daily activities within the CRC and community
  • Assist with pre-registration process for both individuals referred from NA-MCT (Need Adapted Mobile Crisis Team) and those who self-refer (respite-only guests)
  • Assist with intake and registration of new guests, including an explanation of services and expectations, a tour of the premises, introduction to other staff and guests
  • Assist and collaborate with other Parachute NYC staff when appropriate to help guests identify, plan for and realize short-term personal goals and priorities while in the CRC
  • Facilitate individual and group-based educational, recovery, wellness and skill building opportunities including: wellness self-management; WRAP; peer support; harm reduction; and other social or leisure activities
  • Follow-up with guests to monitor and support progress toward goal-achievement
  • Advocates for and facilitate access to needed health care services, proactively addressing potential barriers such as missed appointments, transportation, fear and stigma, and communication with professional staff
  • Assist guests with steps required to prepare their own meals, manage their own medication, take care of their physical needs and participate in the maintenance of a clean living environment
  • Responsible for timely and accurate documentation including documentation of interactions with guests, services provided, critical information and events, contacts with collaterals and referrals, as required by SUS policies and Parachute NYC
  • Provide household upkeep duties as needed
  • Serve daily cold breakfast for guests and assist guests with accessing snacks, when needed
  • Encourage guest participation in relevant aspects of documentation process
  • Participates in data collection and recording related to outcomes, research and other agency and grant-based priorities
  • Participate in supervision, team meetings, interagency meetings, case conferences, NA-MCT meetings, and other relevant meetings as required by SUS and Parachute NYC
  • Provides flexible evening, night, weekend and holiday coverage

Qualifications
III. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• 1 year work experience in a behavioral health or related setting, preferably using the recovery model
• Must have lived experience with the mental health system and willingness to share personal
experience appropriately and respectfully
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and
maintaining an environment that promotes recovery
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Graduate of core peer specialist training program preferred
• A respect for, and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis preferred
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills including empathic listening, responding
preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Company Overview
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.
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2025-16725
Work Location
In Person

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