Peer Specialist - Supportive Housing Sea Rise
Brooklyn Community Services, Coney Island, New York, United States
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:
$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 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
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.
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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:
$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 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
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.
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