What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist - Supported Housing Sea Rise position at Brooklyn Community Services?
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 required.
- 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. Fingerprinting and background check required.
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $35,000
