Peer Support Specialist
Peer Support Specialist
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Job Description
We are a group of people who work alongside those on the margins to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of initiatives and support. We build communities from the inside out through workforce development housing and homemaking and supportive sheltering.
The Peer Support Specialist is a nonexempt fulltime position working with Menlo Park Village staff to provide outstanding support and services to those living at The Menlo Park Village.
$23$26 per hour depending on experience
Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and retirement plans.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to the success of a nonprofit organization.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and professional growth.
Accountability:
Accountable to the Menlo Park Program Manager
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Maintains positive and professional relationships with community partners
- Acts as a liaison between neighbors and MH/Medical/Courts/Community Partners
- Advocates for neighbors
- Performs new intakes
- Completes required training within 30 days of hire (CPR Blood borne pathogens food handlers etc.
- Maintains the Peer Support Certification the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon requires
- Responds to neighbor emergencies as needed
- Meets with neighbors regularly to offer oneonone support
- Accompanies neighbors to medical/MH/DMV/legal appointments
- Assists the Engagement Coordinator regarding onsite holistically focused activities
- Arranges medical appointments therapy sessions support groups and other resources
- Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations
- Maintains confidentiality and earns others trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.
- May perform other duties as requested by the supervisor
Qualifications:
Proficient in Google Docs and emails
Current Peer Support Certified
HMIS data entry experience
Knowledgeable of Trauma Informed Care Principles
Knowledgeable of DeEscalation Techniques
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.
Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels from quiet offices to louder settings.
Work requires the ability to perform manual labor that involves the full range of body movement.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Work requires the ability to perform repetitive wrist hand or finger movements due to the continuous use of computer keyboards and other office equipment.
Shift is Monday Friday 07304 pm
Must be able to provide proof of COVID19 vaccination or religious exemption
Must be able to provide proof of Drivers License
Ability to pass a postemployment drug screen
How to apply:
Please submit acover letter and resume electronically through our website.
The position is open until filled. Applications received by February 7 2025 will receive priority consideration. Later applications will not be considered if a suitable candidate is found during that screening. We look forward to speaking with you!
CI is committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment for employees and neighbors. As part of our hiring process we conduct criminal history checks for the top candidates of all recruitments and driving history checks for candidates of positions that require operating company vehicles. CI also conducts routine drug tests.
CI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CIvalues a diverse inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status vaccination status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you require accommodation to apply please contact Emily Hutsell at the following number or email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
