Title: Peer Counselor Program: Marsha’s House (Bronx)Salary: $35,000 Program Overview:Marsha’s House is an 81 bed 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as members of the LGBTQIA community. Our comprehensive services include case management, vocational counseling, job placement, peer counseling, recreational activities, and housing placement assistance. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:The essential duties of the Position include but are not limited to the following activities:The Peer Counselor reports to the Clinical Coordinator:The Peer Counselor's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Meet with clients regularly to provide supportive counseling, motivational interventions and role modeling.Participate in establishing Independent Living Plans with client and Case Manager.Facilitate groups and recreational activities weekly.Attend clinical and administrative meetings.Create appointment slips for Med Van and Psychiatric appointment. Escort clients to and from appointments on and offsite appointments. Escort clients to outside appointments as needed.Update bulletin boards throughout the buildingUpdate the monthly calendar and Calendar board for clients.Schedule CBO’s (community-based organization) on monthly basis to do tabling.Update Tracker weekly.Escort and attend client group outings.Documents all clients’ information and case notes in a timely fashion when necessary.Assist with client mediation.Organize clothing closet and donations.Distribute clothing when needed to clients.Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator. Qualifications:Highschool diploma All newly hired Project Renewal staff must provide verification of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.