Brooklyn Community Services
Peer Specialist- Supportive Housing Sea Rise
Brooklyn Community Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
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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 preferred. 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. Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH.
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Seniority level
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Social Worker - Supportive Housing Sea Rise
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Peer Specialist- Supportive Housing Sea Rise
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Brooklyn Community Services 20 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Peer Specialist- Supportive Housing Sea Rise
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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 preferred. 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. Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH.
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other Industries Non-profit Organization Management Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Brooklyn Community Services by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Housing Specialist” roles.
Social Worker - Supportive Housing Sea Rise
Coney Island, NY $60,000.00-$65,000.00 20 hours ago Canton, NY $72,870.00-$93,914.00 1 week ago FIRST Robotics Programs Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time)
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