Peer Specialist- Supportive Housing Sea Rise

Job Description

Job Description

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 : $40,000 - $40,000 / 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 :

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.