Housing Peer Support Associate

1 month ago

Detroit, Michigan, United States Wayne State University Full time

Housing Peer Support Associate

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedHousing Peer Support Associateat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

POSITION PURPOSE

Assists with day-to-day operations of residence, oversees program activities for women, children and families, serves as a facilitator and promotes a welcoming environment. Assists residents with daily tasks, handles administrative responsibilities, and ensures compliance with policies, procedures and safety standards. This position specifically supports the Ryan White Part D Women and Children's Housing Project that provides supportive housing for Women Living with HIV. Reports to Program Supervisor of Our Women Organizing Resources and Knowledge.

Essential Job Functions

Monitors residents and premises to ensure adherence to house rules and regulations. Conducts room checks for cleanliness including shared or common areas as well as bedroom areas. Receives and sends on community partners providing on-site services. Distributes mail. Performs cleaning and maintenance of common areas where group activities take place. Ensures housemates complete daily house chores. Assists residents during support services visits.

Teaches harm reduction by providing Health Education Risk Reduction, assistance with navigating Ryan White Continuum of Care services, and emotional support to peers within the program.

Participates in case conferences and psychosocial support activities to support and reinforce residents' individualized care plans. Assists community partners during provision of on-site support services.

Oversees cooking, cleaning, and maintenance of common areas by being present and available to assist and/or direct residents during these activities. Ensures the property is properly secured, and interacts with on-site maintenance technicians such as utility workers, lawn maintenance or snow removal services when needed. Handles inventory of items delivered to the home.

Assists with orientation to the program goals and objectives by providing information on cooking and cleaning schedules, how to request transportation services, curfew, and accessing the Ryan White continuum of care services. Provides emotional support to residents and when appropriate shares experiences accessing health and human services.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Requires completion of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma.

Experience

Housing Peer Support or Community Health Worker experience is preferred. Experience working with people with HIV is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Requires working knowledge of Ryan White Continuum of Care, other community-based governmental entitlement programs, and Housing & Urban Development Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS.

· Must be able to establish and uphold boundaries with staff and residents to ensure parity in treatment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with underserved communities

· Ability to exercise logical reasoning and creativity.

· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, virtual meeting platforms, and other technology devices, systems that support the project.

· Ability to assist with managing day-to-day residential and program operations.

· Ability to utilize communication and emergency systems.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0609 - Internal Medicine

Employment type:

  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • Hourly rate:
  • Salary minimum: $30,482
  • Salary hire maximum: $36,575

Working conditions:


• Works in residential environment.
• May be in physical contact with residents including residents with HIV.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases from contact with residents.
• May be required to wear safety gear, such as latex gloves, face masks, etc. This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Job openings:

  • Number of openings: 1
  • Reposted position: No
  • Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
  • Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.


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