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.