Peer Specialist - Part Time
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Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.
NY
Summary
The Peer Specialist assists clients with treatment services, facilitates groups, and ensures compliance with service plans. They also act as a role model and help the team by providing information and scheduling appointments for clients.
Job Description
Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.
Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Position: Peer Specialist (Part Time/24hrs Weekly)
The Peer Specialist will assist the program in providing treatment services by engaging clients to further their acceptance of services and aids staff in understanding the clients’ issues. Along with the team as a whole, provides follow-up services to assure compliance with the service plan. Acts as a role model for the population serviced.
Union Commons Bronx is a 15-bed behavioral health supported housing program. To learn more about Volunteers of America-GNY, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/our-services
Location: Bronx, NY 10459
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
- Life experience with the service systems utilized by the target population.
Peer Specialist Principal Responsibilities:
- Assist the team in giving clients information about the program and it’s benefits.
- Assist with obtaining necessary client information to ensure appropriate services.
- Participate in case conferences, schedule appointments for clients and follow-up on appointment attendance.
- Facilitate or co-facilitate groups and workshops.
We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more!
To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/
VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!
Volunteers of America-Greater New York is the largest affiliate of the national organization, with more than 80 programs and 1,300 staff in the metropolitan New York area, Westchester and Nassau Counties, and Northern New Jersey. We are one of the largest providers of supportive housing and social services in the area, and we are the founder of Operation Backpack®, which provides new, full backpacks to students experiencing homelessness in New York City.
We serve tens of thousands of men, women, and children in need every year including veterans struggling to find their footing, families who are homeless or escaping domestic violence, children with developmental delays, and older adults.
Founded
1896
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
New York
Volunteers of America-Greater New York is the largest affiliate of the national organization, with more than 80 programs and 1,300 staff in the metropolitan New York area, Westchester and Nassau Counties, and Northern New Jersey. We are one of the largest providers of supportive housing and social services in the area, and we are the founder of Operation Backpack®, which provides new, full backpacks to students experiencing homelessness in New York City.
We serve tens of thousands of men, women, and children in need every year including veterans struggling to find their footing, families who are homeless or escaping domestic violence, children with developmental delays, and older adults.
Founded
1896
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
New York
