Young Adult Peer Mentor

May 27th, 2021
Young Adult Peer Mentor

Young Adult Peer Mentor

  • Full Time
  • Entry Level
  • Applications have closed
Job Category: Policy/Advocacy
Location: Manhattan
Job Sectors: Human Services
Salary Range:

About the Position

 

The candidate will provide services with an awareness of, sensitivity to, and respect for diversity of culture, ethnicity, gender identity, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, race, and spirituality or religion. This position will be responsible for engaging and interacting with all Rapid Rehousing Young Adult clients and providing extra support and guidance for outreach, housing stabilization, and service provision. This position will provide outreach and intake and will organize recreational and social events.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Ø  Working with the clinical and workforce development staff to identify areas of need that the young adults may have and support and assist program participants in addressing the need.

 

Ø  Accompany YAs to Housing Court, Section-8 briefing appointments, HRA office, Social Security Office, housing inspections, and apartment search as required.

 

Ø  Work with the YAs to gain education/career-oriented skills and assist in meeting their service plan goals.

 

Ø  Participate in groups and events held at the office to encourage and support YA’s in their involvement in those activities.

 

Ø  Collaborate with Program Director, Assistant Director, Case Managers and Career Counselor for the continued development, motivation, and mentorship of program participants.

 

Ø  Conduct outreach to community organizations, schools, housing courts, food pantries and other locations to identify resources and opportunities for those YAs residing in the program.

 

Ø  Develop and maintain the community linkages necessary to facilitate referrals – This will assist in the maintenance of a resource binder which such resources.

 

Ø  Maintain an effective working relationship with external community partners and maintain steady communication and rapport with the program staff.

 

Ø  Participate in staff meetings and trainings.

 

Ø  Actively assist and participate in all program activities and special events as needed.

 

Ø  Provide individual or group lifeskills sessions in order to enhance or develop participants skills set in maintain self-sufficiency and housing maintenance.

 

Ø  Facilitate roommate match up agreements and medication sessions upon request.

 

Ø  Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files for activities performed inputting all case notes into Awards within 72 hours.

 

Ø  Assist with the practice and implementation of affirming LGBTQ practices within the workplace.

 

Ø  Carry out other duties as assigned by Assistant Director.

Requirements:

Ø  High School diploma required.  Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred but will consider extensive experience in lieu of education.

 

Ø  Peer/ Recovery Coach, or CASAC credentials highly preferred.

 

Ø  Must be an individual who has experienced homelessness/housing crisis while between ages of 18-24 previously.

 

Ø  CASAC credentials preferred.

 

Ø  Experience working in homelessness, substance abuse, mental health and/or trauma settings preferred.

 

Ø  An understanding of the LGBTQ community and issues specific to the young adult population.

 

Ø  Candidates must be a self-starter with the skills and energy to work with high-need Young Adults.

 

Ø  Must possess strong organizational, writing and computer skills. 

 

Ø  Must have strong engagement and interpersonal skills.

 

Jericho Project

  • 245 west 29th st, 902
  • New York, New York 10001
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