Peer Support Specialist JR 5009

JR 5009
Peer Support Specialist
Santa Clara CA
Salary:$26.64 $31.68 per hour
Pay Frequency:24 Pay Periods Per Year
Full Time
NonExempt
Driving Required
Lower end of range will apply to candidates who meet minimum experience or have limited years of relevant experience. The higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of relevant experience.

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Housing Team as the Peer Support Specialist at the Santa Clara office.

ABOUT PATH
Since its foundation in 1984 PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention street outreach employment preparation and placement assistance individualized case management supportive services interim housing and permanent supportive housing.

ABOUT THE JOB
As part of the Housing Team the Peer Support Specialist is a livedexperience position that engages inspires and facilitates
meaningful conversations with clients that assist them to explore create and meet their own goals. Position Responsibilities include:

• As an engagement tool appropriately share personal experiences skills strengths ongoing support and resource referral for housing related goals.
• Accompany clients to appointments and meetings housing searches voucher
  application/issuance sessions and any other activities related to their individualized service plan.
• Collaborate with clients and other staff members to assist with developing a clientcentered
  Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for each client that address their barriers to obtaining and
  maintaining stable housing and identify clear objectives service needs and short and longterm
  goals.
• Provide fieldbased mobile services to address all identified client needs
• Assist with linkage tasks advocacy and accompaniment within the community on an as needed
  basis

WHAT YOU BRING
Were looking for candidates with:

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data identifying trends patterns and insights to inform decisionmaking. Ability to consistently produce highquality work ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues participants and stakeholders. Work effectively with others contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs engages and maintains their attention.
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations identify key issues consider alternatives and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
• Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards demonstrating honesty integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One 1 year or parttime equivalent of experience supporting members served with behavioral
  health challenges.
• Peer Support Certification.
• Lived experience demonstrating successful recovery with issues related to homelessness mental
  health and/or substance use challenges which can be utilized to enhance effectiveness of
  services by informing service models and/or supporting clients through shared personal
  experiences

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• All levels of education and experience are welcome.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Regardless of qualifications candidates must:

• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis Test
  • Background Screening
  • Drug Test

DRIVING
Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role all candidates must:

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid drivers license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATHs insurance coverage

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority