Recovery Outreach Peer: Empower Community Connection

Independent Living Inc; New York (NY); Ibrido; USD 33.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid lunch break

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Voluntary insurances includingCritical

Descrizione del lavoro

Independent Living, Inc. is seeking a Street Outreach and Engagement Peer committed to using lived experience to support individuals navigating recovery.

The role focuses on meeting people where they are, offering empathy, guidance, and resources to pursue pathways to stability. The position involves community outreach in shelters and events, helping identify goals and connect to housing, healthcare, benefits, employment, and legal services.

Competenze

• Lived experience with recovery or related life experiences favored.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid, clean driver’s license preferred.
• Comfort sharing personal experiences in a professional setting.
• Familiarity with navigating treatment, housing, benefits systems.
• Strong belief in recovery and personal empowerment.
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills (in-person, phone, written).
• Willingness to learn and accept supervision.

Mansioni

• Build trusting relationships with individuals in recovery and supportive environments.
• Provide non-judgmental listening and share hopeful perspectives from lived experience.
• Engage in community outreach across streets, shelters, and events.
• Help individuals explore treatment, recovery, and support options.
• Assist with setting personal recovery and wellness goals.
• Connect individuals to housing, healthcare, benefits, employment, and legal resources.
• Advocate for individuals’ rights and promote self-advocacy.
• Facilitate peer groups, workshops, and community events.
• Provide emotional support, especially during crises.
• Collaborate with service providers for coordinated care.

Conoscenze

Lived experience

Recovery advocacy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Community outreach

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Independent Living, Inc. is seeking a Street Outreach and Engagement Peer committed to using lived experience to support individuals navigating recovery.

The role focuses on meeting people where they are, offering empathy, guidance, and resources to pursue pathways to stability. The position involves community outreach in shelters and events, helping identify goals and connect to housing, healthcare, benefits, employment, and legal services.