Peer Activities Specialist
4 days ago
Hicksville
Job Description JOB DEFINITION: The Peer Activities Specialist role is to organize, plan, and implement various recreational and social activities for the program. The Peer Activities Specialist will work with existing agency personnel and a variety of outside agencies to increase participants' opportunities for socialization, teach computer skills, and to connect and utilize community resources. The Peer Activities Specialist will serve as a role model to promote stability and independence to the participants. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or GED, • Relevant life experience required: personal experience living with a mental illness, history of substance use, or social/emotional challenge, and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the goals of individuals served., • Knowledge of community resources and community outreach preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Current New York State Driver's License, • Clean DMV Record, • Must be capable of driving a 15-passenger van DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide outreach to clients in order to facilitate their engagement in services., • Ensures a safe, secure and nurturing environment is provided and maintained for program participants., • Plan, organize and implement daily recreational and social activities for the Drop- In Program., • Maintain a high level of motivation and participation in the program's recreational and social programming by encouraging creativity, cooperation, group projects and special assignments., • Oversees participants during program activities., • Provide side-by-side support and encouragement to help participants socialize., • Provide guidance for locating and utilizing other community-based resources., • Provide mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living., • Supports participants to independently plan and carry out leisure time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays., • Complete program documentation, attendance and transportation reporting, telephone contacts to participants in the electronic health record, • Assist with the promotion of the Agency and its programs to the community., • Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress, • Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed., • Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results., • Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines., • Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit, • Flexible Spending Account, • 403(b) retirement plan, • Long Term and Short Term Disability, • Legal Plan, • Dependent Care Expense Account, • Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance, • Pet Insurance, • HRA, • Training programs including a Mentorship program, • Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness, • Career growth and Promotional opportunities If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553. CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services. • Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2025, 7 years in a row., • Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.