Peer Bridge Mentor - Respite Care, Part-Time NYC

Comunilife; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Comunilife is looking for a Peer Bridge Mentor for its Respite Program in New York, NY. This part-time position supports program participants by providing emotional support and using personal experiences to aid recovery from mental illness, homelessness, and substance abuse.

The Peer Bridge Mentor will assist in building participants' confidence and skills while encouraging access to community resources. Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED and prefer bilingual skills in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Personal experience in managing homelessness, substance abuse and/or mental illness.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with outreach and engagement of program participants.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Encourage participants to learn about community support.
• Conduct groups to promote recovery.
• Documentation of interaction.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Crisis intervention

Supportive counseling

Community support access

Daily living skills

Mental and physical health promotion

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Comunilife is looking for a Peer Bridge Mentor for its Respite Program in New York, NY. This part-time position supports program participants by providing emotional support and using personal experiences to aid recovery from mental illness, homelessness, and substance abuse.

The Peer Bridge Mentor will assist in building participants' confidence and skills while encouraging access to community resources. Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED and prefer bilingual skills in Spanish and English.