Brooklyn Community Services · 1 month ago
Staff Generalist-Peer Specialist - Clubhouse
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$45K/yr - $45K/yr
1+ years expBrooklyn Community Services is seeking a Staff Generalist-Peer Specialist for their Greater Heights Clubhouse program. The role involves collaborating with staff and members to support psychiatric rehabilitation, foster independent living, and promote community participation through various programs and activities.
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Responsibilities
Provide Peer Support services in line with recipients individualized plans in the home and community based settings
Provide Peer Support designated services in line with New York State certified peer certification provisions
Work with a member-led community of adults with mental health conditions, where members and staff jointly plan vocational, educational and social activities that develop skills and promote rehabilitation, foster recovery, community integration, and psychiatric stabilization
Participate in regular meetings and encourage input for shared decision making and program improvements
Support program outreach and enrollment efforts to reach the new DOHMH target of 600 clients
50% of members are to be engaged in employment activity
Monitor activities including unit management, case management, and employment site management as needed. Generate member interest in participation in the work ordered day
Coordinate and engage members in Clubhouse outreach activities in the greater community
Oversee and work in collaboration with the Administrative Services Unit to maintain the Virtual Clubhouse on virtual connectivity platforms
Connect and engage members in the virtual Clubhouse
Develop and co-facilitate virtual workshops and other engagements on the virtual Clubhouse platform
Prepare timely internal and external reports. Compile statistics and develop monthly reports
Participate in maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of the clubhouse environment, along with other staff and members
Maintain an active caseload and provide extensive case management to members
Document all case management related activities in recovery plans and progress notes pertaining to member and Clubhouse activities
Assist in providing oversight as a site manager for Transitional Employment work site
Work with other NYC Clubhouse Coalition members on initiatives and advocacy efforts
Assist with and initiate fundraising efforts for the Clubhouse and BCS
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
H.S. Diploma/GED and New York State Peer Specialist Certification required
Lived experience with the mental health system and willingness to share related experiences with Clubhouse members to provide support and promote recovery
Excellent judgment, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required
Fully computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft office suite, Google Suite, Zoom, and social media platforms
Good writing and oral communication skills
Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by DOHMH
Preferred
At least 1 year's experience with people living with mental illness preferred and/or in a Clubhouse or similar rehabilitation model
Bilingual skills preferred
Company
Brooklyn Community Services
Vision: Brooklyn Community Services envisions One Brooklyn Community where everyone can realize their full potential.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jodi Querbach
Chief Operating Officer
Luke Feldman
Chief Human Resources Officer
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