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Posted 3y ago

Peer Bridger/Mentor

@ Comunilife
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Bronx or Long Island City
$16/hrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:assisting residents, engaging residents, accompanying appointments
Requirements Summary:Part-time peer counselor/mentor role; HS diploma/GED; Spanish language helpful; experience with housing/homelessness a plus.
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Job Description
Comunilife is looking for an experienced Peer Counselor/Mentor/Bridger to provide support to the clients. Help us provide much needed support to marginalized individuals in communities that are undeserved. The positions are part time from 15 to 20 hours a week and located in Queens and the Bronx. The salary is upto $15.75 an hour.


Qualifications:

High School diploma/GED, bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Familiarity with supportive housing and/or homelessness a plus.

 Responsibilities:

  • Assist with in-reach to and engagement of residents
  • Provide supportive contacts related to client concerns.
  • Help explain the benefits of following service plan.
  • Accompany residents on appointments as needed.  
  • Help residents learn about natural community supports and resources.
  • Participate in support planning when appropriate.

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.