Peer Specialist
Volunteers of America Greater New York | |
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan | |
United States, New York, New York | |
135 West 50th Street (Show on map) | |
April 22, 2024 | |
Peer Specialist
New York, NY 10020, USA
Req #2954 Monday, April 22, 2024
Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program. We are in search of new talent in the following position... Position: Peer Specialist The OMNIA Peer Specialist is part of an initiative to assist homeless individuals with substance use disorder gain access to treatment, benefits, and housing. The Peer Specialist will conduct outreach, engagement and screening to identify and enroll eligible clients, and will use evidence-based approaches to assess and assist clients on their caseload to address substance use disorder and chronic homelessness. Locations: 65 Charles Gay Loop, Wards Island, NY 10035 135 West 50th Street, NY, NY 10020 Minimum Qualifications:
Peer Specialist Principal Responsibilities:
Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including
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