Peer Engagement Specialist - Clover Hall

Job Description

Job Description

Reports to : Program Director

Status : Full-time

FLSA Classification : Non-exempt

Job Location : Brooklyn, NY

Hourly : $20.87

Objective :

The Peer Engagement Specialist (PES) is responsible for providing assistance to residents in recovery to live as independently as possible within a supportive housing setting. Using lived experience, the PES will help to engage residents in services and activities both internally at Lantern and in the external community. The PES will assist staff in the implementation of supportive housing services and build positive relationships with residents in order to maximize engagement.

This ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting formerly homeless residents to make the transition to independent living within a supportive housing community. You will be required to conduct regular one-on-one support meetings, develop harm reduction strategies and coordinate client schedules and logistics.

Essential Functions :

• Build relationships with clients leading to increased service utilization.
• Carry a small caseload. Works with assigned clients to increase positive social connections and develop stronger family connections, improve life skills including obtaining necessary resources, and empower clients to increase wellness self-management with an emphasis on coping skills
• Document all interactions in confidential records.
• Serve as lead in developing RAP plans with clients.
• Serve as lead in developing harm reduction plans with clients.
• Teach effective coping strategies and symptom management skills based on personal experience.
• Promote linkage to services by assisting clients with the coordination of appointments, providing appointment reminders, and escorting them to appointments.
• Assists with the implementation of in-house activities such as Fresh Food Box, Horticulture, Health Fairs, and social activities. Engages tenants to participate in programming.
• Models' skills that may assist clients in reaching their recovery goals.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational or health education groups.
• Provides guidance to staff on providing culturally competent services to individuals in recovery.
• Participates in program meetings to promote efficient communication.
• Participates in case conferences to promote service coordination.
• Participates in monthly support / training meetings.
• Meets weekly for supervision.
• Collaborates with Leasing and Compliance to ensure housing stability.
• Represents the building's community, as appropriate, at agency and / or public meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience :

Work Environment : This job operates in a supportive housing site and works with a population who experiences mental illness, addiction, disability, HIV, and other chronic illnesses.

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, climb stairs, and / or kneel. Occasionally the employee will have to lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

Note :

Lantern Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Lantern Community Services (Lantern) values the diversity of all our clients, staff, Board of Directors, and partners. By bringing diverse individuals and viewpoints together, we create more vibrant, healthy, and just communities. Lantern welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and experiences regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, pregnancy, religion, immigration status, veteran status, class, creed, mental or physical disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

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