Peer Specialist - Full-time

pstrongAbode/strong, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Peer Specialist for our 14th Street site in San Jose./p pstrongAbout the role: /strongThe Peer Specialist provides outreach, case management, or rehabilitative services.  This position, along with team members will provide outreach, engage, house, and wrap around clinical services to participants.  These participants will be identified through county data and other assessment processes as being the most frequent users of emergency services, criminal justice, and other homeless/county services in the County.  Program participants will have Serious Mental Health Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and/or Chronic Health Conditions.  /p pstrongspanThe People and Culture:/span/strong You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds. strongspanbr //span/strong/p pspanstrongOur Benefits Perks:/strong/span/p ul listrong$25.00-$27.50/ DOE/strong/li lispan100% paid health, vision, and dental options/span/li lispan19 PTO days 12 Holidays per year/span/li lispanVoluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more/span/li lispan3% retirement match/contribution /span/li lispanProfessional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events/span/li lispanDynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others/span/li /ul p /p pstrongHow You Make an Impact:/strong/p ul liProvide outreach and engagement to homeless adults to locate referred individuals.  Locations include but are not limited to encampments, parks, shelters, treatment facilities, jail, court, etc. /li liHelp re-engage participants enrolled in the program who have lost contact with the team. /li liAssist in interviewing and completing initial intakes with clients, gathering, and assembling related information, and maintaining appropriate records and files. Maintain thorough and concise case notes.  /li liAssist in linking participants with community treatment services for mental health, substance recovery, physical health care, financial assistance, educational and employment services, housing, advocacy, socialization activities, and other services. /li liAssist participants with establishing goals and strategies for increasing self-sufficiency. Assist participants with accessing public benefits (i.e., General Assistance, Food Stamps, and SSI).  /li liSupport participants as they navigate the criminal justice and court systems.  Advocate for participants by interacting with judges, court mental health staff, public defenders, etc. /li liHelp participants develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan. /li liProvide support, role modeling, and coaching to participants in the program. /li liAttend clinical, administrative, and case conferencing meetings as dictated by the program supervisor.   /li liEnter all data on time and correctly to support program evaluation and outcomes tracking. /li liEnsure proper and timely documentation of services including written case notes using the BIRP formats and billing services to Medi-Cal. /li liAssist the Program Manager, Clinical Supervisor, and other staff as needed. /li liOther duties as assigned. /li /ul pstrongHow You Meet Qualifications/strong: /p ul liHigh school diploma or equivalent required. /li liPersonal life experiences with recovery from addiction, homelessness, and/or mental health recovery required.  /li liSix months of field experience working with people experiencing homelessness. /li liUse of personal vehicle and proof of a valid and current California Driver’s License and current insurance along with a clean DMV record required.   /li /ul pemstrongCOMPETENCIES: /strong/em/p ul liExcellent verbal written communication, organizational, and time management skills. /li liStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. /li liAbility to work well independently and collaboratively with teams. /li liPossess an understanding of and practice cultural sensitivity. /li liExperience in building rapport and engaging in the most difficult to serve participants. /li liExperience and ability to build supportive and respectful working relationships with individuals with disabilities and/or are experiencing homelessness that instills hope and promotes self-determination using a strengths-based approach.   /li liSensitivity to and understanding of the special needs of the homeless. /li liProficiency in Microsoft Office programs, systems, and platforms. /li liAbility to learn and use required mobile devices and business-related applications. /li liHigh degree of emotional intelligence, cultural humility, with a proven track record to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts. /li /ul pstrongNotice:/strong This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.  /p pstrongNotice:/strong Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace  /p