Peer Specialist
NYC Criminal Justice Agency(1 month ago)
About this role
The Peer Specialist provides non-clinical, trauma-informed, person-centered support to individuals mandated to the Queens Supervised Release Program, drawing on lived experience with the justice system, recovery, or reentry. The role partners with an interdisciplinary team to engage, advocate for, and connect participants to community resources, with the goal of reducing recidivism and supporting reintegration. Work occurs across courtroom, office, and community settings and includes supervision and professional development.
Required Skills
- Peer Support
- Advocacy
- Mentoring
- Case Collaboration
- Documentation
- Communication
- Cultural Humility
- Boundary Setting
- Computer Proficiency
- Court Support
+5 more
Qualifications
- HS Diploma or Equivalency
- NYS Peer Specialist (CPS)
- Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
About NYC Criminal Justice Agency
nycja.orgCJA (the New York City Criminal Justice Agency) works to reduce unnecessary pretrial detention in New York City by providing court-based services, Release Assessments, bail assistance, and supervised release programs across all five boroughs. It pairs direct client supports and community outreach — including trauma-informed services and specialized initiatives for veterans — with expert research and interactive data dashboards to track pretrial outcomes and inform policy. CJA partners with courts, community organizations, and policymakers to design and operate evidence-driven alternatives to detention that promote public safety and help people remain connected to community supports while their cases proceed.
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