Overview

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning nonprofit human services organization founded in 1943. Today, it is the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services and one of the largest human services agencies in Westchester County. WJCS delivers innovative programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the county.

We are seeking a full-time Peer Specialist Supervisor to provide leadership and support to our established team of Peer Specialists across four Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). The Supervisor will coordinate peer-led initiatives, provide staff supervision, and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to strengthen the integration and utilization of Peer Services.

This is an opportunity to build upon a strong foundation of peer support while helping identify new service opportunities and supporting continued growth as WJCS expands its CCBHC services. The salary range is $60,000-65,000.

Responsibilities

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Provide direct supervision, coaching, and professional development to CCBHC Peer Specialists across four clinic locations.
Coordinate peer-led initiatives and support consistent, recovery-oriented practices across clinics.
Collaborate with clinical leadership and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen referrals, service integration, and access to peer support.
Work with program leadership to identify and develop appropriate billable Peer Services and opportunities for program growth.
Support timely, accurate documentation, service utilization, productivity expectations, and quality improvement.
Promote understanding of the distinct role and value of peer support throughout WJCS and participate in agency-wide Peer Services planning.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who possess the following:

Bachelor's degree.
Current, recognized peer credential, such as New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS) or Credentialed Family Peer Advocate (FPA-C), subject to applicable supervisory requirements.
Experience in peer support, behavioral health, or recovery-oriented services, including supervision, mentoring, or team leadership.
Strong understanding of peer support principles and the role of peers within interdisciplinary behavioral health teams.
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills; proficiency with technology, electronic health records, and documentation systems.
Knowledge of CCBHC services, Medicaid billing, and peer program development preferred.

What WJCS has to offer you

In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

Generous paid time off
Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Disability and life insurance
403(b) Plan and Agency-Paid Pension Plan
On-Going Professional Training and Development
Employee Assistance Program
Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives
Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements

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