Peer Specialist

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island's most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island.


*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Care Navigator (Peer Specialist) to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Must be able to read and comprehend program materials (8th Grade Reading Level or higher).
• Must have adequate interpersonal skills in order to motivate and assist others.
• Must be able to communicate knowledgably about the local services and systems of care.
• Should be reflective of the communities/population being served (ex. bilingual, PLWH/A, African American, BIPOC, Latino, LGBT, former substance users, etc.).
• Be knowledgeable about the region's services and familiar with navigating the systems of care.
• Peer services certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

Our Benefits include:

• Generous PTO: Wellness, Vacation and Sick time
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement

Salary Range: $18.00/hour - $22.00/hour

The above salary range represents Options for Community Living's good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity).

Schedule: 17.5 - 21 hours/week

Location: In person based out of our Ronkonkoma office, with field visits required.

Pay Type: Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

The part-time Care Navigator provides outreach and engagement efforts to engage and retain consumers in care. Provide frequent contact and monitoring of progress and accompany tenants on clinical and supportive service appointments. Assist with technology, provide encouragement as well as coaching elements, assist clients in self-advocacy and self-management, and assist with monitoring of progress. Care Navigators can also assist a Health Educator during educational sessions. Assist housing specialist during client intervention, participates in case conferences and assists with maintenance of documentation/client files.

• Conduct outreach and engagement efforts
• Coach and encourage consumers in self-advocacy and self-management
• Provide frequent contact and monitoring of progress
• Accompany consumers on clinical and supportive service appointments
• Assist case managers during some client interventions
• Participate in case conferences
• Assist with maintenance of binder/client files
• Assist clients with technology needs

Salary Range

$18-$22 USD

Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.