The Staten Island YMCA Counseling Service is seeking a Peer Engagement Specialist to assist with the continuity of care for new admissions, high-risk clients, and clients identified as needing more intense structure as part of their treatment.

Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing outreach via telephone or face-to-face to clients who are in the admissions process to assist with engagement and retention.
- Assisting clients with obtaining entitlements, i.e., Insurance, Public Assistance, vocational services, etc.
- Collaboratively working with Counselors to assist clients in obtaining goals and objectives for treatment plans.
- Facilitate “Peer to Peer” support groups.
- Facilitate family support groups and services.
- Attend and organize community outreach presentations and events, including, but not limited to, attending outreach events/fairs, networking meetings, and participating in coalition meetings as a representative of the agency.
- Respond to Youth First calls within the community and provide support, guidance, and education to the families.
- Participate in Case Conference meetings.
- Assist with drug screenings.
- Maintain required documentation.
- Provide off-site services to clients, as indicated, to support retention.
- Assist with referrals for individuals who require alternative levels of treatment.
- Manage Prospect Tracking Forms for potential clients.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.