Peer Specialist - Young Adult Housing
With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive employee to provide needed ongoing supervision and support for persons who receive services in the community residence program.
Responsibilities
- Assessing, teaching, and evaluation of various skills of daily living that will enhance the independence and community integration of persons who receive program services
- Fostering an atmosphere in which skill teaching and role modeling occurs
- Responding to crisis situations using good judgement in accordance with agency guidelines and programmatic considerations
- Maintaining physical property of residential program in a manner that enhances the health and safety of persons who receive program services
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED, required
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
- May be subjected to outdoor conditions including extremely cold, hot, and wet weather
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) match upon hire
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 11 paid holidays
Pay
$18.47 - $21.15 hourly
Schedule
Full time