Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc
Peer Specialist - Supportive Housing Sea Rise
Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc, New York, New York, us, 10261
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: $40,000 - $40,000/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
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.
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.
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Work Location: Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
Hours: Full Time/35 hours per week includes weekends and late afternoon hours
Rate: $40,000 - $40,000/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
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.
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.
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