Peer Coordinator

Women In Need, Inc.•New York, NY

79d•$21

About The Position

The Peer Coordinator provides support and advocacy services to mentally ill women living at the Win West Residence. S/he provides basic support services to clients. The Peer Coordinator ensures compliance with all Win contractual requirements.

Requirements

Commitment to Win’s mission, vision, and values.
AA degree required.
Food Handler certificate must be obtained and kept current.
Must be able to work evening and weekend schedule.
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in motivational interviewing and trauma informed care.
Must have an ability to work effectively with a team in a crisis driven, fast paced environment.
Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills required; Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Must be able to work evenings, at least one Saturday a month and some holidays.
Must be able to ascend/descend stairs within the building assigned.
Must be able to escort clients to appointments as needed.
Must be able to work evenings, at least one Saturday a month and some holidays.
Must be able to ascend/descend stairs within the building assigned.
Must ascend/descend stairs in a five (5) story building where clients reside.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Basic computer skills required; Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide outreach intervention, resource and referral services through the distribution of materials and education to clients individually and in group settings.
Assist clients with access to needed community services and provide follow up.
Commit to using Evidence-Based Practices (EBP); strength-based case management, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma Informed Care (TIC), critical time intervention, family-centered case management, boundary setting, and cultural-reflexivity to help clients achieve their goals.
Conduct recreational activities and monitor client participation.
Act as an advocate for clients as appropriate; encourage and support self-advocacy.
Accompany clients to appointments, trips and activities.
Actively participate as a member of the residence multi-disciplinary team.
Attend shelter meetings, organization wide meetings and staff training, as requested.
Assist with conducting unit inspections.
Identify problems in daily living skills and provide direct support to clients.
Prepare all mandated reports required by Win, Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and other funders.
Work evenings and weekend schedule as needed.
Work collaboratively with the case managers to ensure clients’ treatment plans are followed.
Support colleagues with emergencies and crisis intervention.
Assist with food preparation, meals, and clean up for clients
Stock and organize the food pantry.
Document all assistance and services to clients in the client chart and DHS database.
Perform other related duties assigned.