Peer Support Specialist
How this pay compares
This posting states $20–$30 an hour. Open peer support specialist jobs in New York post a median of $22 an hour, the middle half $19.75–$25.75, across 29 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Peer support specialists employed in New York earn a median of $22.69 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
LaSante Health Center is seeking a full-time or per diem Peer Support Specialist to provide guidance and encouragement to youth and adults with mental health needs. The ideal candidate will use their lived experience and peer training to help individuals build coping skills, navigate systems of care, and work toward recovery and personal goals.
Responsibilities
- Offer peer support and promote self-advocacy among youth and adults
- Assist individuals in connecting with community resources and services
- Collaborate with providers, families, and care teams to support comprehensive care
- Encourage recovery, resiliency, and empowerment through peer mentorship
- Document services in accordance with program standards
- Complete additional tasks as directed by supervisor
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- New York State Youth Peer Advocate or Certified Peer Specialist certification (training and credentialing support available for qualified candidates)
- Lived experience with mental health, recovery, or system involvement strongly encouraged
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to engage, motivate, and support both youth and adults
- Bilingual preferred
From LaSante Health Center's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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LaSante Health Center hires front-office staff, physicians and dental staff in Brooklyn, New York.
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