Peer Specialist- Supportive Housing Sea Rise

Brooklyn, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 40000 - 40000

Posted on: 05-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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: $40000 - $40000/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:

Job DescriptionPosition: Peer Specialist Program/Department: Sea Rise I - Supported HousingReports to: Life Skills SpecialistWork Location Coney Island Brooklyn NYHours: Full Time/35 hours per week includes weekends and late afternoon hoursRate: $40000 - $40000/yearResponsibilities:Work in collabor...

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: $40000 - $40000/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:

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