Peer Specialist - East Harlem Safe Haven

About the role

At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need.

BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients in social services and case management to support them through their housing and recovery goals, assist with skill building, provide relevant referrals, and assist with coordinating care.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and community providers to provide additional support, including in housing, job assistance, and additional treatment services.
• Work in coordination with the clinical team to support the holistic needs of both the couple and individual.
• Escort and assist clients in going to HRA, Social Security and other related appointments.
• Educate about self-help techniques and self-help group processes, teach effective coping strategies based on personal experience, and help clients learn to manage frustrations and anxieties.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conference.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/ GED and Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) required.
• Must have training and/or experience in one of or more of the following areas: homeless services, substance abuse treatment and mental health services.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Schedule

Full-time 37.5 hours per week, Sunday-Thursday 11am-7:30pm.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.
• Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.