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Peer Specialist (Part-Time)- Home Base (Intensive)

Job Details

Job Location

320 Carleton Avenue, Suite 8000 Central Islip, NY, 11722 - Central Islip, NY

Position Type

Part Time

Education Level

High School Diploma or Educational Equiv

Salary Range

$17.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Category

Human Service

Join Our Team as a Peer Specialist!

Are you passionate about supporting Children & Youth Population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated part time Peer Specialist to join the Home Base Intensive Program.

Salary: $17

Schedule: up to 18 hours (flexible schedule), with some possible evenings and weekends

Reports to: Program Director

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The Peer Specialist is responsible for providing peer support to families and assisting the Case Management Unit in all aspects of its operations in the Home Base (Intensive) Program.

What are the key responsibilities:

1. Provide peer support to families in crisis struggling with problems such as substance abuse and mental illness. Peer support includes home visits, telephone reassurance, advocacy and encouragement for clients.

2. Take clients on recreational outings and assist with facilitating the adolescent groups.

3. Ensure clients receive required visits per month as per Director.

4. Adhere to flex fund and petty cash procedures.

5. Facilitate and develop monthly educational workshops for adolescents when assigned by Director.

6. Maintain complete client records and have available for inspection by Supervision at any time.

7. Provide crisis intervention when needed.

8. Provide support to program staff and referral agencies.

9. Maintain professionalism when interacting with families and all collateral contacts.

10. Participate in team meetings, case conferences and training's.

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

1. High School Diploma or GED required. Persons in recovery must have a minimum of three years sobriety as per funder requirements. Must have knowledge of treatment and mental health programs.

2. Working knowledge of criminal justice issues, mental illness, substance abuse, and/or adolescent behavior preferred.

3. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; Ability to work cooperatively with criminal justice, treatment and mental health systems.

4. Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

5. Must have access to automobile and possess valid New York State driver’s license.

What We Offer:

+ At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.