Peer Program Specialist, Markus Gardens SP-SRO

About the role

Provides direct service to clients in their homes, assisting with training in skills of daily living at Markus Gardens SP-SRO in Queens (Jamaica). Reports to the Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills for maintaining personal hygiene, laundry and apartment cleaning
• Monitors overall maintenance of apartments and alerts program director of maintenance problems
• Teaches skills for budgeting, shopping, meal planning, preparation and clean-up
• Teaches skills for self-preservation, monitors living units for safety and cleanliness
• Administers the client cooking safety test
• Monitors, documents and teaches self-administration of medication, according to program policy and procedures
• Reports incidents or behavioral changes in residents to supervisor
• Teaches travel skills and escorts clients, where needed
• Facilitates/co-facilitates groups, as requested
• Documents services rendered and client progress in a timely manner
• Assists in building self-advocacy skills to effectively communicate with client's supports and treatment team
• Supports recovery skill building goals to decrease frequency of contact with emergency services
• Attends training and other duties as assigned by supervisory staff

Requirements

• Lived experience receiving mental health services such as past or current participant of behavioral health, substance or homeless services; commitment to assist others in attaining their mental health recovery goals in part through sharing own personal lived experiences
• Completion of or on track to receive New York Certified Peer Program (NYCPS) certification preferred
• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Basic computer and data entry skills

Pay

• Peer Program Specialist (Single Site), Certified – P/T Hrly Salary: $22.07
• Peer Program Specialist (Single Site), Non-certified – P/T Hrly Salary: $22.00

Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references.