Clubhouse Peer Specialist

4 months ago

Queens, United States Goodwill NYNJ Full time

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. 

Job Description Form 

Position Title:   Peer Specialist (Full Time)

Location:  Northern Blvd - 33-24, Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

Reports To:  Clubhouse Program Director

Cost Center:

General Purpose:

Provide psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults with psychiatric disabilities and co-occurring substance use disorders within an accredited clubhouse setting. Through shared decision-making staff work side by side in partnership with members to facilitate the daily operation of the clubhouse while providing a range of direct services to help members achieve wellness and community integration. The Peer Specialist assists assigned individuals in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community.

Essential Functions: 

Engage & assist Clubhouse members in identifying and achieving their recovery goals utilizing peer supports and person-centered services. Peer staff is responsible for coordinating aspects of the work that is integral to the operation of the Clubhouse (I.e., meal planning & preparation, Intake, employment, program cleanliness, accurate record keeping). Engage members and work side by side with members in carry out unit tasks. Facilitate community/unit meetings daily. Manage member case records and documentation via the electronic health files, secure private health information. Engage members through outreach & encouragement, with a focus on their strengths or abilities.  Establish working relationships with members within the Clubhouse community to support their experiences as valued participants in the community. Connect members to community resources to meet individual needs (I.e. employment, housing, benefits and treatment). Teaches members effective coping strategies based on personal lived experience Coordinate and deliver opportunities for social and recreational activities.  Educate members about self-help techniques and self-help group processes Work cooperatively with colleagues & members in developing Clubhouse policies and in advancing the purposes and welfare of the Clubhouse as a whole.  Impart to members a vision of their potential to achieve aspirations through acceptance and empathy that is not restricted by disability but is based on needs common to all people seeking employment, education, housing, and social involvements.  Advocates on behalf of members with outside service providers  Support members ability to self-advocate when necessary

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements: 

OMH Peer Certification required Past / current recipient of mental health, substance services or homeless services required; experience in providing advocacy services to people with mentally health, SUD and/or homeless. High School diploma required. Bachelor degree in related field preferred. Ability to effectively carry out responsibilities in a communal setting comprised of people experiencing the effects of mental illness.  Have the capability and flexibility of handling and juggling the multiplicity of activities and demands in the Clubhouse setting.  Convey a vibrant energy that attracts members and enables engagement.  Able to travel independently within the community; Knowledge of Wellness Self-Management and WRAP planning  Bilingual (Spanish) preferred  Must have aptitude for computers and have a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher

  Scope of Responsibility & Positions Supervised:   

Depending on assigned unit staff will either: 

Functions as Placement Manager for members in Transitional Employment, providing on the job-training for members and filling in for members on the job during absences. Functions as the Intake Coordinator for the program, schedule of program tours for potential members, conducting intake interviews, tracking all referrals, document all follow-ups and process all member enrollments. Is responsible for the financial operations of the assigned unit under the direction of the Program Director or  Deputy Director. Is responsible for the management of kitchen and food aspects of the Clubhouse.

Special Working Conditions: 

Some Saturdays work required  Clubhouse is opened on all holidays (Staff rotate coverage on holidays) Attend three weeks clubhouse training at certified training base outside of New York State 

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