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Peer Specialist | Be a Life Changer | CRPA, CRPA-P | Islip, NY
Peer Specialist | Be a Life Changer | CRPA, CRPA-P | Islip, NYOutreach: Building Healthy Lives • Suffolk County, NY, United States
Peer Specialist | Be a Life Changer | CRPA, CRPA-P | Islip, NY

Peer Specialist | Be a Life Changer | CRPA, CRPA-P | Islip, NY

Outreach : Building Healthy Lives • Suffolk County, NY, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Peer Specialist | Be a Life Changer | CRPA, CRPA-P

Salary : $32K - $42K / yr

Islip, NY

Recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by City & State New York!

Exciting. High-energy. Rewarding.

Imagine joining a vibrant team where your passion fuels positive change every day! At Outreach, we’re not just a leading health and human services provider in NYC and Long Island—we’re a community of enthusiastic professionals who thrive on meaningful work, exceptional benefits, and endless opportunities for growth.

Recognized as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in New York” nine times since 2010, we offer a dynamic career ladder, student loan forgiveness programs, and a diverse, inclusive workplace where your impact resonates with clients and communities alike. Ready to love what you do? Talk to Outreach!

Have experience with substance use or mental health challenges? Want to turn your journey into a force for good? Outreach is hiring Full-Time Peer Specialists in Richmond Hill, NY to inspire and support others toward healthier lives. No advanced degree needed—your story and passion are what matter!

Why This Job Rocks :

  • Make a Real Impact : Connect with people struggling with substance use or mental health issues and guide them to life-changing services.
  • Use Your Story : Share your recovery journey to reduce stigma and inspire hope in NYC communities.
  • Grow with Us : Get hands-on training, mentorship, and a chance to build a meaningful career with a top non-profit.
  • Great Pay & Benefits : Earn $32,000 - $42,000 annually, plus benefits and a supportive team environment.
  • Join a Mission-Driven Team : At Outreach, we’re all about helping people unlock their unlimited potential through evidence-based care.

Outreach cares about YOU—we give you :

  • Medical ( no deductible or co-pay through non-stop benefits)
  • Dental, Vision & Group Life Insurance through CIGNA
  • Brilliant Management that Inspires
  • Voluntary benefits through AFLAC
  • ER Pension contribution , Voluntary TDA 403B contribution
  • Direct Deposit (Only 2 days TD Bank or FourLeaf Federal Credit Union)
  • Health & Wellness Program
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent care) & Commuter Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • CASAC Training – Scholarships & Grants (OTI)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, or NYS Licensed Social Worker Loan Forgiveness (LSWLF) Program
  • National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Substance Use Disorder Loan Repayment program , for eligible NYC clinicians
  • What You’ll Do :

  • Hit the streets of NYC to educate communities, reduce stigma around substance use, and promote Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Engage and connect with individuals to get them into behavioral health services
  • Hand out NARCAN kits and teach people how to save lives
  • Team up with staff to find and support those in need
  • Drive our Outreach minivan to spread the word (valid driver’s license required)
  • What you need :

  • You’ll need life experience with substance use and / or mental health challenges and a passion for helping others.
  • High School Diploma / GED + 2 years of work or volunteer experience in a recovery-oriented setting.
  • CRPA or CRPA-P certification (or working toward it).
  • Comfortable traveling across NYC and engaging with diverse communities.
  • A team player with a positive vibe and a heart for making a difference.
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Outreach : Where Passion Meets Impact . Discover a vibrant, forward-thinking workplace where your career thrives and joy sparks every day. Apply now!

    Peer Specialist : Want to learn more? Visit the link below :

    https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=AUc2KZDCkBQ

    Outreach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all employment practices including hiring, promotion, termination, and training.

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