About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Key Responsibilities

Confidential Client is seeking compassionate Per Diem Peer Specialists to support guests at a community-based crisis residence. Core responsibilities include:

• Conduct initial assessments and screenings.
• Teach guests to reframe crisis and use wellness tools to prevent or reduce crisis intensity.
• Collaborate with Health Homes, hospitals, and other providers to support integrated plans of care (mental health, physical health, substance use, and community supports).
• Provide advocacy, peer support, and referral/linkage services using lived experience.
• Deliver recovery-oriented services incorporating Peer Support, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed/Responsive care.
• Provide coverage according to the staffing plan, including overnights as required.
• Rotate warm-line responsibilities and perform follow-up calls.
• Function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team and act as a role model for residents.
• Maintain upkeep and cleanliness of the residence.

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of volunteer or paid experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Personal lived experience as a recipient of mental health services with willingness to share practical insights.
• Comfortable working with individuals experiencing psychiatric crisis; strong de-escalation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to learning and practicing Peer support consistent with the Peer Model fidelity.
• Certified by the Office of Mental Health (OMH) as a Certified Peer Specialist or by OASAS as a Certified Peer Recovery Advocate — or willing to become certified within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

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What We Offer

• Home-like, relaxed program setting.
• Variety of shift options (days, evenings, weekends, overnights).
• Mentorship and entry-level growth opportunities within the agency.
• Peer Certification hours available.
• Supportive, community-based work focused on recovery and reducing unnecessary hospital visits.

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Hours & Schedule

• Per Diem — shifts available across days, evenings, weekends, and overnights.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate a variety of availability.

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Compensation

• Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour (based on certification status).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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