Peer Specialist - Sea Rise Supported Housing

Brooklyn Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in non-profit organization management is seeking a dedicated Peer Specialist for their Sea Rise Supported Housing program. This full-time role involves collaborating with case managers to empower residents in their recovery journey through skill development in areas such as medication management and personal hygiene. You'll play a vital role in enhancing residents' quality of life by assisting with budgeting, meal planning, and linking them to essential community resources. If you're passionate about making a difference and possess lived experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Peer Specialist Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with medication management and personal hygiene.
• Aid residents with budgeting, shopping, and meal preparation.
• Link consumers to peer support and recovery resources.

Skills

Communication Skills

Data Entry Skills

Medication Management

Budgeting

Meal Planning

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Peer Specialist Certification

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Job Description

Position: Peer Specialist – Program/Department: Sea Rise I - Supported Housing

Reports to: Life Skills Specialist

Work Location Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY

Hours: Full Time/35 hours per week includes weekends and late afternoon hours

Rate: $35,000 - $35,000/year

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with case managers to assist residents with developing their skills as it relates to medication management, maintaining personal hygiene, and overall apartment cleanliness
• Partner with program staff to aid residents with budgeting, shopping, meal planning/preparation, and clean-up
• Work in partnership with community providers to resolve challenges impacting residents’ ability to manage and retain supportive housing
• Complete progress notes within 24 hours of individual sessions
• Escort clients to appointments as instructed by Program Director (i.e. medical, psychiatric, Social Security Administration, Public Assistance, and Emergency Room, etc.)
• Participate in community recreational events to increase consumer socialization skills
• Link consumes to peer support and self-help recovery resources
• Educate residents on how to utilize public transportation
• Facilitates/co-facilitates groups, as directed
• Aid with coordinating resident move-ins and move-outs
• Provide support services to community residents and church social programs
• Participate in the facilitation of fire drills
• Attend all meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, and case conferences as assigned and required
• Complete all tasks and special projects as assigned by Program Director
  
  

Qualifications Required

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Peer Specialist Certification preferred.
• Lived experience with a commitment to assist others in attaining recovery and wellness goals.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH.
  
  

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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