Peer Specialist - Cortelyou Supported Housing
Peer Specialist - Cortelyou Supported Housing
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$ 35000 - 39000
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Job Description
Peer Specialist Cortelyou Supportive Housing
Reports to: Program Director
Work Location: Cortelyou Road Flatbush Brooklyn
Hours: Full Time 35 Hours per week; Ability to work Afternoon and Evening hours required
Salary Range: $35000 $39000
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Founded in 1866 Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential strengthen families and foster selfsufficiency in adults. With programs in 28 locations BCS serves more than 20000 individuals a year.
Cortelyou is a 46unit supportive housing program located in Flatbush Brooklyn. The Program specially services young adults 1825 years old with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and have a chronic history of being unhoused. Most of the young adults living at Cortelyou are members of the LGBTQ community. The Program offers a safe and affirming living environment and supportive services to help our young adults to move towards long term stability. The Peer Specialist works in collaboration with case managers to assist residents with developing their skills as it relates to medication management maintaining personal hygiene and overall apartment cleanliness
Responsibilities:
Partner with program staff to aid residents with budgeting shopping meal planning/preparation and cleanup
Work in partnership with community providers to resolve challenges impacting residents ability to manage and retain supportive housing
Complete progress notes within 24 hours of individual sessions
Escort clients to appointments as instructed by Program Director (i.e. medical psychiatric Social Security Administration Public Assistance and Emergency Room etc.
Participate in community recreational events to increase consumer socialization skills
Link clients to peer support and selfhelp recovery resources
Educate residents on how to utilize public transportation
Facilitate/cofacilitate groups as directed
Aid with coordinating resident moveins and moveouts
Provide support services to community residents and church social programs
Participate in the facilitation of fire drills
Attend all meetings trainings seminars workshops and case conferences as assigned and required Complete all tasks and special projects as assigned by Program Director
Qualifications Required:
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Peer specialist certification preferred
Experience serving LGBTQIIA youth
Candidates must have a lived experience of homelessness
Good written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer and data entry skills
Lived experience with a commitment to assist others in attaining recovery and wellness goals
Must undergo preemployment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
