RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create a welcoming environment, greeting, informing and directing visitors/members and in a warm courteous, and professional manner

    1. Engage with members to assess their healthcare needs

      • Inform members of PILLARS holistic offerings as well as additional social and other support services

      • Ensure all visitors/members are signed in electronically and identify the services they are using

      • Document new clients and returning clients

      • Support members in advocating for themselves to obtain effective services

      • Help members develop Recovery Plans and self-monitor their progress

    • Facilitate non-clinical peer support groups

    • Handle or assist in crisis intervention

    • Maintain Monthly State Report for Executive Director

    • Administer Perception of Care Survey 

    • Front Desk responsibilities:

      • Answer telephone calls and takes messages for staff

      • Assist clients logging into their emails and making copies

      • Maintain Executive Director’s meeting calendar

      • Update Pillars monthly calendar

      • Make travel arrangements for staff

      • Record petty cash receipts and reports

      • Order and maintain office supplies

      • Create Time Sheets

      • File documents and reports


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) 

  • High School diploma or GED

  • Ability to work with participants, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, while being sensitive to cultural differences

  • Ability to be empathic, supportive and encouraging 

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Have the ability to operate a busy front desk

  • Strong organization skills are a must

  • Peer Support: 1 year (Required)

  • Must be able to provide references


TO APPLY

All interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter to interns@pillarsnyc.org