Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc
Brooklyn Community Service (BCS)
Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthen families, and foster self‑sufficiency in adults. With programs in 28 locations, BCS serves more than 20,000 individuals a year.
Cortelyou Supportive Housing Program Cortelyou is a 46‑unit supportive housing program located in Flatbush Brooklyn. The program specially serves young adults 18–25 years old with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and have a chronic history of being unhoused. Most of the young adults living at Cortelyou are members of the LGBTQ+ community. The program offers a safe and affirming living environment and supportive services to help our young adults move toward long‑term stability. The Peer Specialist works 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.
Position Details Reports to:
Program Director
Hours:
Full‑Time – 35 Hours per week; Ability to work afternoon and evening hours required
Salary Range:
$35,000 – $39,000
FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt
Responsibilities
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 (e.g., medical, psychiatric, Social Security Administration, Public Assistance, and Emergency Room)
Participate in community recreational events to increase consumer socialization skills
Link clients to peer support and self‑help recovery resources
Educate residents on how to utilize public transportation
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
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Experience serving LGBTQIA youth
Candidates must have a lived experience of homelessness
Good written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer and data entry skills
Lived experience with a commitment to assist others in attaining recovery and wellness goals
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.
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Cortelyou Supportive Housing Program Cortelyou is a 46‑unit supportive housing program located in Flatbush Brooklyn. The program specially serves young adults 18–25 years old with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and have a chronic history of being unhoused. Most of the young adults living at Cortelyou are members of the LGBTQ+ community. The program offers a safe and affirming living environment and supportive services to help our young adults move toward long‑term stability. The Peer Specialist works 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.
Position Details Reports to:
Program Director
Hours:
Full‑Time – 35 Hours per week; Ability to work afternoon and evening hours required
Salary Range:
$35,000 – $39,000
FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt
Responsibilities
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 (e.g., medical, psychiatric, Social Security Administration, Public Assistance, and Emergency Room)
Participate in community recreational events to increase consumer socialization skills
Link clients to peer support and self‑help recovery resources
Educate residents on how to utilize public transportation
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
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Experience serving LGBTQIA youth
Candidates must have a lived experience of homelessness
Good written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer and data entry skills
Lived experience with a commitment to assist others in attaining recovery and wellness goals
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.
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