Peer Advocate, Broadway House Women’s Shelter

CAMBA
Brooklyn, NY, US
$16 an hour
Full-time

Reports To : Clinical Supervisor

Clinical Supervisor

Location : 1245 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221

What The Peer Advocate Does :

The person filling this position is expected, under close supervision, to : (1) assist program staff by being a client liaison with outside organizations regarding such matters as housing, education, healthcare, social services, legal issues, etc;

and (2) assist clients in attaining their goals by identifying and locating community resources and by referring clients to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA.

Minimum Education / Experience Required :

High school diploma or G.E.D. and two (2) years of applicable experience and / or equivalent experience.

Other Requirements :

  • May be required to become First Aid / CPR certified.
  • May be required to become certified in overdose prevention.
  • Bi-lingual preferred.

Compensation : $16.00 hourly

When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate.

This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and / or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status : Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits : CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

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