Peer Support Specialist - Safe Haven (Full Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Peer Support Safe Haven (Full Time)

"We are seeking a compassionately dynamic Peer Recovery Specialist to join our team! Our drop-in center is a safe, understanding, and compassionate place for the community we serve, and we are seeking someone who is a team player as well as a self-starter. Being able to navigate a large volume of people while still providing one-on-one help and communication to our people is a plus. Bilingual / multilingual is not required but preferred."

POSITION SUMMARY :

Provide peer support to our homeless, housing-unstable, substance use, and recovery clients in our Safe Haven drop-in center. Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming space in the drop-in center. Evaluate and assist with clients' needs and barriers. Ensure program adherence to all relevant licensing, funding, and accreditation standards. Participate in ongoing training and participation in any agency-wide efforts. Preference to bilingual / multi-lingual individuals. Other responsibilities are as follows :

• Greet clients with unconditional positive regard and develop a trusting working alliance.
• Assist clients in accessing a wide array of resources, including but not limited to :
• Food, clothing, personal hygiene products, and survival items.
• Behavioral health resources.
• Recovery resources.
• Emergency shelter resources.
• Benefits and entitlements.
• Applications for SSI / SSDI / TDI, etc.
• Housing resources, including applications for apartments, subsidized housing, universal wait list, etc.
• Education / employment resources.
• Family supports.
• Medical providers; and
• Resolution of legal barriers.
• Care coordination with other providers.
• Connect with external community resources.
• De-escalate clients experiencing emotional distress.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED :

High school diploma or GED preferred. Peer Support Certification required.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Services are provided via the Safe Haven drop-in center. Full-time position, Monday-Friday 8 : 30-5 pm with some flexibility. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. Must be flexible and able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Benefits

Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills, and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and a great quality of work / life.

To apply for this opening, please visit our website www.communitycareri.org and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant, and better informed to meet their economic, social, and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Military-friendly employer!