Peer Advocate — Peer Support Program

Make a difference. Build connection. Inspire hope.

Park Slope Center for Mental Health is looking for a
Peer Advocate to join our Peer Support Program in Brooklyn, NY!

We’re looking for a compassionate,
recovery- and growth-oriented person
who wants to make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you’ll provide non-clinical peer support
to teenagers and young people in the community
who are navigating emotional and life challenges.

What You’ll Do

• 🤝 Provide peer support, mentorship, and encouragement
• 💬 Use lived experience to build trust, hope, and connection
• 🌱 Help patients identify their goals, strengths, and coping strategies
• 🧭 Connect patients with community resources and support
• 💪 Encourage engagement and continued participation in treatment
• 🤝 Coordinate care with the patient’s therapist
• 📝 Keep accurate and timely documentation
• 🔒 Maintain confidentiality, ethics, and professional boundaries

What We’re Looking For

• No certification required to apply!
• We’ll support qualified candidates through the certification process,
  such as CRPA or YPA
• Lived experience relevant to supporting youth
• Peer counseling, mentoring, or similar experience is a plus — not required
• Comfortable with technology and everyday work tasks
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
  

Part-time and full-time positions available!

🕐 Incredibly flexible hours

📍 Brooklyn, New York

💰 $25–$30 per hour

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about supporting young people
and helping others move toward growth, hope, and recovery,
we’d love to hear from you!

If this interests you, please send an email to [email protected]

Thank you!