Empowering Peer Mentor for Housing Stability

Jericho-Project; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jericho Project in New York seeks a Peer Mentor to engage tenants, provide support for outreach, housing stabilization, and service provision, and help organize recreational and social events.

The role requires sensitivity to diversity, experience with homelessness, and the ability to work with high-need tenants; compensation is $43,000 to $45,000 annually, non-exempt, Logan Fountain Brooklyn.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong engagement and interpersonal skills are essential for working with high-need tenants.
• Capability to write and document notes accurately in systems.

Responsibilities

• Guide tenants in accessing housing stabilization and service provisions.
• Accompany tenants to appointments (Housing Court, HRA, Social Security).
• Support residents in education/career goals and participate in group activities.
• Collaborate with Program Director and Career Counselor for participant development.
• Maintain DOHMH guidelines for group event food purchases.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Jericho Project in New York seeks a Peer Mentor to engage tenants, provide support for outreach, housing stabilization, and service provision, and help organize recreational and social events.

The role requires sensitivity to diversity, experience with homelessness, and the ability to work with high-need tenants; compensation is $43,000 to $45,000 annually, non-exempt, Logan Fountain Brooklyn.