Peer Support Specialist JR 2660 and JR 2659 San Jose, CA
Job description
JR 2660 AND JR 2659
Peer Support Specialist - Outreach
San Jose, CA 95112
Salary: $24.04 to $26.44/hr DOE + 12% Locality Pay (Approximate gross earnings from $26.92 to $$29.61/hr DOE)
Full Time
Non-Exempt
Driving Required
PATH is seeking candidates passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others to join our Street Outreach Program in San Jose as a Peer Support Specialist.
Of the range of perspectives we use to inform our work, none is more valuable than firsthand knowledge. In the interest of continuing to be a leader in innovation, we actively seek to integrate these perspectives into our daily work. If you are a candidate with lived experience related to homelessness, mental health issues, or substance use challenges, we enthusiastically invite you to apply and become an integral part of our mission.
ABOUT OUR STREET OUTREACH PROGRAMS
PATH's Street Outreach programs work to engage individuals who are currently homeless and living on the streets in an effort to provide and link them with services that will ultimately lead them to stabilize in housing long-term.
WHAT IS A PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST?
As part of the Street Outreach Team, Peer Support Specialists leverage their first-hand experience to develop positive relationships with clients and provide on-going support that assists them with obtaining and maintaining sustainable housing. Responsibilities of the Peer Support Specialist include:
Participating in daily street outreach to engage, develop relationships, and build rapport with individuals experiencing homelessness
Collaborating with the team and clients to develop Housing Stabilization Plans (HSP) that identify clear objectives related to stabilizing in housing
Providing case management such as assisting with housing location, temporary financial assistance, and assistance with benefit applications and accessing health services
Providing crisis intervention services to the homeless community
Monitoring client progression through their HSP
Assisting clients with obtaining documentation necessary to obtain housing
Promoting and following the program established values, guidelines and rules
WHAT YOU BRING
We’re looking for candidates that:
Take a non-judgmental, respectful approach when working with individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs
Work just as well independently as they do on a team
Exercise mature judgement, and are highly motivated, self-starting, and proactive
Are excellent at communicating, whether in writing or verbally
Have a strong sense of prioritization and can coordinate multiple demands in a high-pressure environment
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact and build successful collaborative relationships with a diverse range of individuals at all levels of the the organization, both internally and externally
Effectively cope with and resolve immediate crisis situations
Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA and all other applicable standards
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
An excellent candidate for this role will:
Be a certified Peer Support Specialist
Have experience providing direct client services to vulnerable populations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, we require all candidates:
Have lived experience, including 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.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Regardless of qualifications, the Peer Support Specialist must:
Be able and willing to provide in-home and community-based services on a regular basis
Be able and willing to work flexible hours which may include evenings or weekends
Have employment eligibility verification
Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
Provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
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 driver’s license
Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.04 - $26.44 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 VACCINATION:
Effective 11/01/2021 PATH will require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of full vaccination as part of the pre-employment credentialing process.
Experience:
- certified Peer Support Specialist: 1 year (Required)
- providing direct client services to vulnerable populations: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
