REPORTS TO: Support Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Community Housing Support Teams

HOURS: 19 Hours per week. Schedule is Thursday (1-6), Friday (1-9), Saturday (flex).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Personal experience in the mental health system. Mastery of basic ADL skills. Ability and desire to assist others in mastery of independent living skills. Understanding of peer support self-help philosophy, Clean valid NY State Driver’s License. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health.

JOB FUNCTION:
To provide positive role model of community functioning, informal counseling and peer supports to others with psychiatric abilities currently living in scattered site supported housing program or those in preparation for more independent housing.

We Offer a wide range of rewarding employment opportunities along with a generous benefits package. We offer: Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement and 401K Savings Plan. Generous Paid Time Off for full-time and eligible part-time employees. Flexible Work Schedules. Career Growth. Comprehensive Training. Flexible Spending Accounts. Long and Short Term Disability. Life Insurance. (EAP) Employee Assistance program. Discounts & Perks on Broadway shows, theme parks, hotels, car rentals and other attractions

Federation of Organizations provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.