Forensic Housing Peer Support Specialist

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with their Daily Living Skills
• Provide engagement and support for individuals experiencing social, emotional, medical, developmental, financial, and substance use challenges in their homes and/or communities.
• Provide education, peer counseling, and assist with modeling effective coping skills.
• Work with care coordinators and other community providers
• Self-advocacy, self-efficacy, and empowerment
• Promote advocacy on behalf of individuals and support self-advocacy
• Aid in the development and utilization of self-help tools if applicable
• Facilitate or co-facilitate peer support groups, workshops or educational sessions
• Collaborate with Legal entities such as parole/probation officers, re-entry coordinator, court systems, Department of Social Services, etc. to assist with successful transitions
• Aid individual in obtaining vocational and employment opportunities
• Build and maintain community connections and natural supports

Skills/Competencies

• Proficient in the use of computer software such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Desktop Publishing, Outlook, etc.

Education Requirements

• Current NYCPS Certified Peer Specialists Credential or CRPA Certified Recovery Peer Advocate or working towards obtaining it
• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Preferred: One-year work related system
• Utilization of Electronic Data Systems
• Lived experience in the Criminal Justice System and/or Behavioral Health System

Compensation

$17.46/hr - $22.26/hr