Peer Specialist: Housing & Recovery Support Advocate

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plans

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) pension with company match

Tuition assistance

FSAs

Job summary

The Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) seeks professionals to work with clients in social services and case management, helping them advance housing and recovery goals while building life skills and coordinating care.

You will serve as a liaison between clients and community providers, assist with referrals, and accompany clients to appointments. CPR/first aid readiness and teamwork with clinical staff are essential to support holistic client needs.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or GED required and CRPA certification required.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients in social services and case management to support housing and recovery goals.
• Assist with skill building, referrals, and coordinating care; liaise with providers for additional support.
• Escort clients to appointments (HRA, Social Security) and provide self-help education and coping strategies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings; provide emergency first aid/CPR when needed.

Skills

Bilingual abilities

Basic computer literacy

CPR training

Education

H.S. diploma/ GED

Job description

The Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) seeks professionals to work with clients in social services and case management, helping them advance housing and recovery goals while building life skills and coordinating care.

You will serve as a liaison between clients and community providers, assist with referrals, and accompany clients to appointments. CPR/first aid readiness and teamwork with clinical staff are essential to support holistic client needs.