Certified Peer Specialist: Housing Support

Fountain House has a new Young Adult Community Housing Team (YACHT) that supports 25 Young Adults (YA 18-25 years old) living in scattered-site, individual apartments in the Bronx. We offer two different program types:
Community Apartment Program and Supported Apartment Program. Each program provides in-home support for residents living on their own along with supporting goals aligned with a service plan. Our program is run alongside our Clubhouse programs in Manhattan, the Bronx and in Harlem – we offer membership to our Clubhouse and community programming for residents to build skills and socialize. There is an extensive and broad range of services provided to residents that include but are not limited to the improvement of daily living skills, managing finances, maintaining safe and living conditions, furthering one’s education, obtaining employment, achieving personal recovery and/or resilience, improving interpersonal relationships, preventing social isolation, connecting with effective and comprehensive behavioral health and primary care, and full community integration.

The YACHT Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for delivering Peer Support as well as the other direct care services offered within the YACHT program.

The YACHT Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for ensuring members receive person-centered, trauma-informed and culturally competent services with a rehabilitation and recovery focus in their homes or their community. This role is responsible for facilitating the utilization of natural resources and the enhancement of recovery-oriented principles with the intention to assist individuals with initiating recovery, maintaining health and wellness, and enhancing the quality of personal life for long-term recovery.

• Support residents applications and appointments to gain and utilize social services and benefits as needed, including but not limited to social security, HRA, SNAP, Social Care Network, Housing Applications etc.
• Escort clients to appointments as needed (i.e. medical, psychiatric, Social Security Administration, Public Assistance, and Emergency Room, etc.)
• Help residents develop skills for maintaining their housing, such as budgeting, meal planning, and household management.
• Aid with resident move-ins and move-outs
• Support Social Care Network surveys and resource connections
• Strategically use their own lived experience to inspire and engage residents in their recovery

• Plan and facilitate community activities, workshops, and social outings to encourage skill building as well as connection among YACHT residents
• Help connect YACHT residents to the broader Fountain House Community, including our 3 NYC Clubhouses and our YA programs
• Help individuals connect with peer and community support networks

• Provide support during crises, helping individuals navigate challenging situations, and access appropriate resources.

• Complete accurate documentation of support provided within 24-48 hours a service is provided.
• Participate in the facilitation of fire drills as needed
• Attend all meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, and case conferences as assigned and required

• Advocate for clients' needs, connect them with resources like healthcare and social services.
• Complete tasks and special projects as assigned by Program Director related to the ongoing growth and evolution of our new housing program

• Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security, and other entitlement systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication…