Peer Activities Specialist

Job overview

The Peer Activities Specialist role is onsite in Hicksville, NY, with pay of $17 per hour. CN Guidance and Counseling Services supports recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services. The specialist organizes social and recreational programming, supports participants’ engagement and independence, and connects them with community resources. The role uses relevant lived experience as a source of peer support and role modeling.

What you'll do

• Conduct outreach
• maintain a safe and nurturing program environment
• plan and lead daily social and recreational activities
• encourage participation and cooperation
• provide side-by-side support, mentoring, advocacy, and problem-solving
• connect participants with community resources
• complete program and transportation documentation
• support participants in planning leisure activities for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cn guidance and counseling services

hicksville ny

peer activities specialist

mental health recovery

substance use recovery

peer support

recreational activities

community resources

$17/hour

full-time

high school diploma or ged

lived experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, disability, legal plan, dependent care account, life insurance, pet insurance, training and mentorship, paid personal, vacation and sick days, and company-paid holidays.

Why this role

Relevant lived experience with mental illness, substance use, or social/emotional challenges is required; high school diploma or GED required; must be able to drive a 15-passenger van.

About the employer

CN Guidance and Counseling Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.