Job DetailsJob LocationAcademy (West Harlem) - New York, NYPosition TypeFull-Time Non-ExemptSalary Range$23.08 - $24.73 HourlyDescriptionTitle: Peer SpecialistUnit: Scattered Site Housing JISH programReports to: Program DirectorSalary Range: $23.07 - $24.73 per hour (approximately $42,000 to $45,000 annually)Status: Full Time, Regular, Non-ExemptLocation: 625 West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pmDate Prepared: June 20th, 2024 Position Summary:The Peer Specialist/Wellness Coach will function as a role model, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills, serve as an advocate providing peer support and resources to tenants served in senior housing. The Peer Specialist/Wellness Coach will also assist with inspiring, promoting empowerment and self determination to our senior housing tenants. In addition, to provide tenants with opportunities for individuals to practice self-sufficiency through activities that emphasize the development and enhancement of life skills.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist tenants with identifying sustaining coping techniques and self-help strategies;
- Assist tenants with working with their Case Manager in determining steps deemed necessary to achieve treatment goals,
- Assist Case Manager during possible interventions,
- Escort tenants as needed to various appointments via Public Transportation,
- Conduct follow-up with tenants via telephone outreach and/or home visits,
- Assist tenants with understanding the teams recommendations geared towards their personal goals,
- Assist with building confidence, which will support tenants with engaging in self-management skills,
- Assists tenant with taking steps toward behavior change,
- Promote and refer tenants to wellness services that are conducive towards their overall wellbeing,
- Assist with identifying and referring tenants to treatment programs that will address their substance usage.
- Assist with coordinating to ensure that tenants are attached to a Primary Care Physician
- Encourage tenants to participate in shared decision making and discussion with our Senior Housing team to enhance adherence to treatment plan.
- Work with tenants and senior housing team to identify barriers to wellness.
- Ensuring progress note are entered into the data base in a timely fashion,
- Filing various information into the individual tenants' chart.
QualificationsQualifications:
- Certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist,
- Ability to travel throughout the 5 boroughs to escort client on appointments via Public Transportation;
- Ability to assist with educating tenant on their individualized treatment goals,
- Ability to work under strict confidentiality and promoting HIPPA laws,
- Ability to be receptive to feedback and supervision for development,
- Knowledgeable with utilizing motivational interviewing and Trauma Informed techniques
- Must be able to identify and build on the strengths of each individual tenant,
- Must be able to network in partnership with other agencies to ensure that tenant receive best possible services conducive to their overall wellbeing.
- Able to work with tenants from diverse backgrounds, who may suffer from mental health disorders and substance usage challenges.
Education - High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Work Experience - Candidate must have at least two years' working as a Peer Specialist or in the field. Computer Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.Communication Skills: Must be able to demonstrate excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills.Foreign Language Skills: - Written and verbal proficiency in Spanish preferred.General Work Behaviors/Skills/: Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally, linguistically, and diplomatically with diverse internal and external individuals. We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to our agency's mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.Travel Requirements - Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs by public transportation and via van. Physical Demands (if applicable): -To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.