Peer Support Counselor

SHIFT : 7 am — 3 pm, 4 pm — 12 pm, Monday through Friday

During Weather Emergencies & Holidays : 10 AM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 12 AM

REPORTS TO : Peer Outreach Supervisor

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for engaging potential clients at various locations, including on the street, and performing assessments and / or recording client contact information in a funder-required database.
• Responsible for evaluating and communicating concerns that may interfere with providing Peer Outreach Support and conducting services promptly per program and organizational guidelines.
• Responsible for engaging clients at various locations, including on the street, and recording relevant information (i.e., full name, SS#, DOB, etc.).
• Responsible for transporting clients to and from shelters, recovery houses, clinics, detoxification centers, DPA offices, etc.
• Responsible for assisting clients in finding shelter placement and referring clients to resources that provide showers, meals, clothing, and health examinations.
• Responsible for seeing new clients twice a month and previous clients once a month and updating information in the funder-required database.
• Responsible for referring clients to outpatient treatment facilities and making referrals to DPW, Social Security Administration, PHA, OSHA, etc., per the medical insurance guidelines.
• Responsible for reporting vehicle maintenance needs to supervisors and maintaining daily travel log activity.
• Participates in general staff meetings, program and departmental meetings, and training as directed and needed.
• Perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS :