Peer Advocate - Bronx, United States - Soloh Partners Inc.

Mark Lane

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Description

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Overview of the Position_**:

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Position_: Peer Specialist

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Hourly Rate_: $18.00

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Shifts Available_: Monday
  • Friday 10am6pm
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Location_**:Bronx, New York

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Departments_**:


  • Housing Services
  • Mental Health
  • Addiction Counseling
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Job Description_:

The Peer Specialist will engage peers in collaborative and caring relationships. Providing support by validating experiences and feelings. Will explore meaningful community roles and conveys hope of recovery.

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Job Duties:_

  • Provides services and support for clients including but not limited to assessment, problemsolving, skills modeling, advocacy, training on daily living skills, and money management skills development.
  • Conducts field work including but not limited to home visits, escorting clients to appointments, and outreach.
  • Maintains and submits all necessary documents and reports as required by Urban Pathways, regulatory and funding agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Attends staff meetings, professional training, and supervisory sessions, as required.
  • Maintains relationships with community services and resources.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned
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Requirements for All Positions_**:


  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Peer Certification required.
  • 2 years of experience with mental health, peer support or peer advocacy
  • Proof of Full Covid19 Vaccination

Job Types:
Full-time, Contract


Pay:
$18.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:


  • Mental Health
, Peer Support or
Peer Advocacy: 2 years (preferred)


Work Location:
In person

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