Peer Specialist - White Plains Road Residence
About The Position
The Doe Fund is seeking a Peer Specialist for its newest permanent supportive housing program in White Plains, NY. This program is designed for homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS, offering long-term residential care and supportive services in a community environment. The residence will house 49 individuals referred by the New York City HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) and 49 units for moderate-income households. The Peer Specialist will provide mentoring, advocacy, care coordination, support, and direct assistance with daily living activities, leveraging their personal life experience with substance abuse, mental health treatment, and the HIV/AIDS population.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Lived experience related to homelessness, substance abuse, PLWHA, or other relatable lived experience
- Two years of experience working with individuals with special needs as a Peer Specialist or Counselor
- Working knowledge of public benefits and community resources
- Sensitivity to community issues and needs
- Great interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong ethical standards, confidentiality, and personal integrity
- Computer proficiency (i.e., email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with the activities of daily living, including maintenance of their unit
- Encourage residents to participate in the on-site services and recreational activities to help them achieve their goals
- Provide guidance on locating and utilizing community-based resources, as well as treatment providers, and escort to appointments as needed
- Escort and assist residents with securing and maintaining benefits
- Assist residents with rent payments and budgeting
- Provide resources on recreation and socialization activities
- Organize and lead recreational events
- Provide crisis intervention as needed and teach residents coping skills
- Assist with unit inspections
- Attend trainings and staff meetings to enhance the services provided to the residents
- Document activities in accordance with agency and funding standards
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
