Certified Peer Specialist (NYC)
Fountain House is hiring a full-time Certified Peer Specialist.
Responsibilities:
• Support residents applications and appointments to gain and utilize social services and benefits as needed, including but not limited to social security, HRA, SNAP, Social Care Network, Housing Applications etc.
• Escort clients to appointments as needed (i.e. medical, psychiatric, Social Security Administration, Public Assistance, and Emergency Room, etc.)
• Help residents develop skills for maintaining their housing, such as budgeting, meal planning, and household management.
• Aid with resident move-ins and move-outs
• Support Social Care Network surveys and resource connections
• Strategically use their own lived experience to inspire and engage residents in their recovery
Education/Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• NYS Peer Certification (Provisional or Full Certification), OR NY Certified Peer Recovery Advocate (NYCRPA) Certification as well as maintaining this certification which is necessary to maintain active job status.
• Lived experience required: personal experience living with a disability, history of mental health challenge and/or substance abuse and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery goals of individuals served.
• 1+ year professional experience in the field preferred
• Must be able to travel within the 5 boroughs using public transportation.
• Must be able to climb stairs.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
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