Peer Recovery Specialist, Grant Services Specialist II (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Homeless Services
Core
Field-based peer recovery support for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness, substance use, and mental health conditions using lived experience and relationship-based engagement.
Role type
Peer Recovery Specialist (Street Outreach)
Builds
Connections to treatment, housing, shelter, and supportive services for unsheltered individuals
Domain
Social services / Homelessness / Behavioral health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Peer recovery practices, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, overdose prevention, community resource navigation, documentation, crisis response
Preferred skills
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential, HMIS system experience
Technologies
HMIS, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
Responsibilities
Conduct street outreach in encampments and community settings; provide peer recovery support and administer Naloxone; connect individuals to treatment, housing, and medical services; maintain accurate client records in HMIS; participate in crisis response and Code Red/Purple activations; collaborate with shelters and treatment providers.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC