Peer Mentor - Logan Fountain

About Jericho Project

Jericho Project is a nationally recognized nonprofit that has been working to end homelessness at its roots since 1983. What began as a Manhattan soup kitchen has grown into a citywide organization serving nearly 3,000 New Yorkers each year—including over 700 veterans, as well as young adults and families, many of whom identify as LGBTQ+.

Jericho provides more than 600 units of supportive housing through seven permanent residences in the Bronx and Harlem, along with scattered-site apartments throughout New York City. Our housing-first model is paired with wraparound services delivered by skilled case managers, licensed mental health clinicians, and workforce development specialists. Together, these services support our four pillars of stability: housing, employment, wellness, and family.

In 2024, Jericho facilitated over 570 housing placements, helped secure nearly 275 job placements, and delivered over 750 therapy sessions through our in-house Jericho Therapy Program. As we move toward expanding our reach by an additional 2,000 units of housing, we remain committed to helping individuals and families build lasting independence and well-being—one person, one home, and one community at a time.

About the Position

Jericho Project is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Peer Mentor. This candidate will provide services to tenants with an awareness of, sensitivity to, and respect for diversity of culture, ethnicity, gender identity, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, race, and spirituality or religion. This position will be responsible for engaging and interacting with all tenants and providing extra support and guidance for outreach, housing stabilization, and service provision.

This position will also assist with organizing recreational and social events.

Position:
Peer Mentor
Location:
Logan Fountain (Brooklyn)
Reports To:
Assistant Program Director
Status:
Non-Exempt
Compensation: $43,000.00 to $45,000.00 annualized

Responsibilities
:

• Working with the clinical and workforce development staff to identify areas of need that the tenants may have and support and assist program participants in addressing the need.
• Accompany tenants to Housing Court, Section-8 briefing appointments, HRA office, Social Security Office, and assist in apartment inspections as required.
• Work with the tenants to gain education/career oriented skills and assist in meeting their service plan goals.
• Participate in groups and events held at the office to encourage and support tenants in their involvement in those activities.
• Collaborate with Program Director, Assistant Director, Case Managers and Career Counselor for the continued development, motivation, and mentorship of program participants.
• Implement and track the use of DOHMH guidelines for food purchases/offerings when planning group events.
• Conduct outreach to community organizations, schools, housing courts, food pantries and other locations to identify resources and opportunities for tenants residing in the program.
• Assist other program staff in developing and maintaining community linkages necessary to facilitate referrals.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with external community partners and maintain steady communication and rapport with the program staff.
• Participate in staff meetings and required trainings.
• Actively assist and participate in all program activities and special events as needed, including attending monthly community meeting.
• Document and maintain accurate Group notes for activities in Awards database.
• Assist with the practice and implementation of affirming LGBTQ practices within the work place.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by any leader.

Requirements:

• High School diploma required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree…