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Peer Advocate

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New York, New York, United States Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Full time
Job Title: Peer Advocate

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is seeking a part-time Peer Advocate to join our multidisciplinary team. As a Peer Advocate, you will play a vital role in supporting our clients in achieving their mental health, recovery, health, and wellness goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct service to clients, including case management, assessments, peer counseling, and coaching
  • Lead weekly support and educational groups
  • Empower clients with knowledge on health and wellness, self-management, substance abuse recovery, and smoking cessation
  • Escort clients to housing and benefits interviews, subsidy briefings, lease signings, apartment viewings, and medical appointments
  • Assist clients with activities of daily living, as needed
  • Participate in treatment planning and implementation, clinical conferences, and staff meetings
  • Support community building by attending meals, community meetings, and engaging with clients directly
  • Maintain and input accurate case records in corresponding databases in a timely manner
  • Interface daily with clients, providing excellent customer service and social services support
  • Help deescalate on-site crises through problem-solving and conflict resolution
  • Facilitate day-to-day operations of our Women's Mental Health Shelter, ensuring compliance with high-performance standards and government regulations
  • Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary team to assess, develop, and provide individual and group support on housing needs
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred
  • Certification as a Recovery Peer Advocate is preferred; if not, certified working toward certification within a year of hire will be facilitated
  • A minimum of one year of relevant experience in the field of homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, or residential support
  • Applicants must be able to serve as a role model of personal recovery and have personal experience of living with a mental health diagnosis, substance use disorder, or lived experience of housing instability
  • Fluency in Spanish is preferred
What We Offer:
  • A competitive hourly rate of $26.65
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A comprehensive benefits package

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.