Job detail

Housing Peer Specialist

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc

#Case Management #De-escalation #Peer Specialist #Crisis Management #Social Services #Supportive Housing #Independent Living #Community Resources #Lived Experience

Quick overview

Provide peer support and mentorship to individuals transitioning to stable housing by sharing lived experiences and fostering trusting relationships. Collaborate with staff to implement housing stability plans and facilitate skill-building workshops on independent living.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma and CRPA or CRPA-P certification along with lived experience of housing instability. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and a nonjudgmental attitude.

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Job description

Job title

Supportive Housing Peer Specialist

SUMMARY

Peers provides assistance, guidance and support to individuals who are transitioning from being unhoused, in institutional settings, or unstable housing situations to stable and supportive housing environments. As someone who has experienced similar challenges and successfully navigated their own journey to stable housing, the Supportive Housing Peer plays a crucial role in building rapport, offering encouragement and sharing personal experiences to inspire hope and facilitate the integration of individuals into their new living situations.

Reporting relationship: Reports directly to the Program Director

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday 10AM - 6PM ; Thursday 12PM - 8PM

Location: Corona, NY

Position type

Fulltime

Essential duties/Responsibilities

Provide peer support, mentorship, and encouragement to residents by fostering trusting relationships, promoting community engagement, and sharing lived experiences to support housing stability.
Collaborate with case managers and program staff to develop and implement individualized housing stability plans and connect residents to essential services and community resources.
Facilitate groups, workshops, and skill-building activities focused on independent living, budgeting, household management, self-advocacy, and successful tenancy.
Support residents in navigating housing-related challenges, accessing benefits and services, and understanding the responsibilities associated with maintaining stable housing.
Identify and respond to crisis situations by providing immediate support, de-escalation, and coordination with the program team to ensure resident safety and well-being.
Maintain accurate documentation of participant interactions, progress, and outcomes while participating in ongoing training and professional development activities.

Qualifications

High School Diploma and CRPA or CRPA
P
Lived experience of housing instability