What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Specialist position at Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.?
Position: Peer Specialist (Part Time)
The Peer Specialist will assist the program in providing treatment services by engaging clients to further their acceptance of services and aids staff in understanding the clients’ issues. Along with the team as a whole, provides follow-up services to assure compliance with the service plan. Acts as a role model for the population serviced.
Union Commons Bronx is a 15-bed behavioral health supported housing program. To learn more about Volunteers of America-GNY, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/our-services
Location: 1007 Union Avenue • Bronx, NY 10459
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
Life experience with the service systems utilized by the target population.
Peer Specialist Principal Responsibilities:
Assist the team in giving clients information about the program and it’s benefits.
Assist with obtaining necessary client information to ensure appropriate services.
Participate in case conferences, schedule appointments for clients and follow-up on appointment attendance.
Facilitate or co-facilitate groups and workshops.
Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription coverage
Life insurance,
Retirement plan
Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and rolls over from year to year. In addition:
Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more…
Salary : $19
