Peer Specialist
About The Position
RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full-time Peer Specialist to join the SOS Program in Brooklyn, NY. In this role, the Peer Specialist’s will involve community outreach on the streets and subways, coordinating participant’s needs before and after their move from street to home, enhancing their daily living skills, accompaniment to appointments, and advocating on their behalf when faced with discrimination or healthcare inequities. Member choice, harm reduction, non-coercion, flexibility and person-centered care are essential elements of the SOS program model and should be front and center of the care delivered by the Peer Specialist.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent or higher
- Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy
- Experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless
- Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health
Nice To Haves
- New York State Certified Peer Specialist preferred or required
- Past or current participant of behavioral health, substance services or homeless services preferred
Responsibilities
- Community outreach on the streets and subways
- Coordinating participant’s needs before and after their move from street to home
- Enhancing their daily living skills
- Accompaniment to appointments
- Advocating on their behalf when faced with discrimination or healthcare inequities
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
- Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
- 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
- Long and Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- CALM App Subscription
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
- Comprehensive Paid Training
- Supplemental Accident, Illness, and Hospitalization Insurance
- Supplemental Pet Insurance
- Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
- Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
- Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
