Peer Mentor - Logan Fountain

Jericho Project•New York, NY

5d•$43,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

Jericho Project is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Peer Mentor. This candidate will provide services to tenants with an awareness of, sensitivity to, and respect for diversity of culture, ethnicity, gender identity, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, race, and spirituality or religion. This position will be responsible for engaging and interacting with all tenants and providing extra support and guidance for outreach, housing stabilization, and service provision. This position will also assist with organizing recreational and social events.

Requirements

High School diploma required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred but will consider extensive experience in lieu of education.
Must be an individual who has experienced homelessness/housing crisis
CASAC credentials preferred.
Experience working in homelessness, substance abuse, mental health and/or trauma settings preferred.
An understanding of the LGBTQ community and issues specific to aforementioned populations.
Candidates must be a self-starter with the skills and energy to work with high-need tenants.
Must possess strong organizational, writing and computer skills.
Must have strong engagement and interpersonal skills.
Peer Mentor is regularly required to, type, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arm. Peer Mentor is regularly required to walk, ascend and descend stairs, stoop, and kneel. The Peer Mentor is often required to spend up to six (6) hours sitting at a desk during a normal eight (8) hour shift. Occasionally the Peer Mentor is required to lift items less than 5 pounds. The Peer Mentor is regularly required to move throughout the facility/NYC while carrying out job duties.
This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to travel to various sites.
One must possess the ability to speak, hear, see, and write as well as the ability to use a computer and related software programs.
Local and/or national travel required and may require some longer weekday/weekend commitments to accomplish related business projects or meet deliverables.

Responsibilities

Working with the clinical and workforce development staff to identify areas of need that the tenants may have and support and assist program participants in addressing the need.
Accompany tenants to Housing Court, Section-8 briefing appointments, HRA office, Social Security Office, and assist in apartment inspections as required.
Work with the tenants to gain education/career oriented skills and assist in meeting their service plan goals.
Participate in groups and events held at the office to encourage and support tenants in their involvement in those activities.
Collaborate with Program Director, Assistant Director, Case Managers and Career Counselor for the continued development, motivation, and mentorship of program participants.
Implement and track the use of DOHMH guidelines for food purchases/offerings when planning group events.
Conduct outreach to community organizations, schools, housing courts, food pantries and other locations to identify resources and opportunities for tenants residing in the program.
Assist other program staff in developing and maintaining community linkages necessary to facilitate referrals.
Maintain an effective working relationship with external community partners and maintain steady communication and rapport with the program staff.
Participate in staff meetings and required trainings.
Actively assist and participate in all program activities and special events as needed, including attending monthly community meeting.
Document and maintain accurate Group notes for activities in Awards database.
Assist with the practice and implementation of affirming LGBTQ practices within the work place.
Carry out other duties as assigned by any leader.