Peer Advocate Bridger; 4111-202-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving lives through social services. As a Peer Advocate, you will leverage your life experiences to support individuals facing mental health challenges, providing education, mentorship, and advocacy. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while fostering self-reliance and dignity among clients. With over 117 years of service, this organization values professional development and offers competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring you thrive in your career. If you're passionate about helping others and have the qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries and Benefits

Professional Development

High Quality Supervision

Opportunities for Advancement

Retirement Savings with Agency Match

Qualifications

• Must be a New York Certified Peer Specialist or in training.
• Proven ability to work with people with behavioral disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist members with engagement into the program and provide mentorship.
• Conduct intakes and provide screenings for substance and tobacco abuse.
• Facilitate groups and advocate for program members.

Skills

Mentorship

Computer Skills

Advocacy

Substance Abuse Screening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

New York Certified Peer Specialist

Job description

1623 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Brooklyn, NY 11234

When you join the CCBQ Team, you will have an impact on the lives of many. For over 117 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. Our Peer Advocacy Program provides assistance and support to mental health consumers by other mental health consumers. Peers in recovery from their own issues with mental illness offer encouragement and assistance to others with similar problems. Peer Advocates conduct various support groups such as smoke cessation, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), co-occurring disorders, relapse prevention and others.

Why you will enjoy being part of our team:

• Competitive Salaries and Benefits
• Professional Development
• High Quality Supervision
• Opportunities for Advancement

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

The Peer Advocate is under the supervision of the Program Manager II. He / she uses their life experience to assist members with engagement into the program, provides relevant education and support in order to promote and enhance dignity, self-respect and self-reliance in the community, provide mentorship and service as a role model for all members of the program.

• Utilize their experience and knowledge to support consumers/clients in need.
• Provide help to clients to enhance their computer skills, and assist with resume, cover letter writing, online job applications and online job searches.
• Conduct intakes and provide screenings for substance and tobacco abuse, complete WRAP plans and, if necessary, make referrals for further assessment.
• Facilitate groups during program hours and advocate for the members.
• Reach out to community providers to assist with recruiting and conduct presentations for the program.
• Provide mentorship to consumers/clients.
• Provide benefit counseling and escort services to appointments.
• The Peer Advocate will assist with trips to job fairs, interviews, and special events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a New York Certified Peer Specialist or in the process of completing training.
• Current or former client/consumer of the psychosocial program.
• History of mental illness and at least one year of symptom remission.
• Proven ability to work with people with behavioral disabilities.
• Ability to travel.

BENEFITS

We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:

• Retirement Savings with Agency Match

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at: www.ccbq.org EOE/AA.

1623 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210, USA