Peer Specialist- Supportive Housing Sea Rise
Peer Specialist- Supportive Housing Sea Rise
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$ 35000 - 35000
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Job Description
Job Description
Position: Peer Specialist Program/Department: Sea Rise I - Supported Housing
Reports to: Life Skills Specialist
Work Location Coney Island Brooklyn NY
Hours: Full Time/35 hours per week includes weekends and late afternoon hours
Rate: $35000 - $35000/year
Responsibilities:
- Work 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
- Partner with program staff to aid residents with budgeting shopping meal planning/preparation and clean-up
- 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 consumes to peer support and self-help recovery resources
- Educate residents on how to utilize public transportation
- Facilitates/co-facilitates groups as directed
- Aid with coordinating resident move-ins and move-outs
- 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. preferred.
- Peer Specialist Certification preferred.
- Lived experience with a commitment to assist others in attaining recovery and wellness goals.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer and data entry skills.
- Must undergo pre-employment 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
