Location: Brooklyn,NY, USA
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: $35,000 - $35,000/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 Required:
* High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
* Peer Specialist Certification required.
* 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. Fingerprinting and background check required.
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.