Shelter Peer Specialist — Homeless Services (Manhattan)

UNAVAILABLE; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b)

Zusammenfassung

S:US is seeking a Peer Specialist for our adult families' shelter in Manhattan, located at East 31 Street, New York, NY 10016. The role uses lived experience to promote engagement and recovery for participants facing mental health and substance use challenges.

The Peer Specialist will perform outreach, build authentic relationships, advocate for participants, co-create wellness tools, and support a recovery-oriented team culture with clear communication and documentation.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED (or 2 years in a large residential/institutional setting with a special needs population).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Patience, creativity, flexibility, compassion, and sensitivity to persons with mental health and substance abuse issues.
• NYS Driver’s License preferred.

Aufgaben

• Outreach/Engagement/Bridge Building: facilitate engagement with participants and families and promote awareness of S:US services.
• Relationship Building: develop authentic relationships with individuals and families.
• Advocacy: advocate for program participants in the community and within the team.
• Co-Creating Wellness Tools: help participants develop their wellness toolkit and life skills.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Patience & Compassion

Creativity

Flexibility

Driver's License

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

S:US is seeking a Peer Specialist for our adult families' shelter in Manhattan, located at East 31 Street, New York, NY 10016. The role uses lived experience to promote engagement and recovery for participants facing mental health and substance use challenges.

The Peer Specialist will perform outreach, build authentic relationships, advocate for participants, co-create wellness tools, and support a recovery-oriented team culture with clear communication and documentation.