Community Peer Specialist: Client Support & Services

Volunteers-of-America---Greater-New-York,-Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking a dedicated Peer Specialist in Bronx, NY to support treatment services by engaging clients and promoting service acceptance. You will follow the service plan and help ensure continuity of care, serving as a positive role model.

In this full-time role you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, assist with gathering client information, schedule appointments, and facilitate groups and workshops while contributing to a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Life experience with service systems used by the target population.
• Ability to engage clients and explain program benefits.
• Schedule appointments and follow-up on attendance.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate groups and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients to further acceptance of services.
• Provide follow-up to assure compliance with the service plan.
• Serve as a role model for the population served.
• Assist the team with information about the program and its benefits.
• Participate in case conferences and schedule appointments.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate groups and workshops.

Skills

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Facilitation of groups/workshops

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking a dedicated Peer Specialist in Bronx, NY to support treatment services by engaging clients and promoting service acceptance. You will follow the service plan and help ensure continuity of care, serving as a positive role model.

In this full-time role you’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, assist with gathering client information, schedule appointments, and facilitate groups and workshops while contributing to a comprehensive benefits