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Peer Advocate, LifeSpring

3 months ago

Vista, United States North County Lifeline Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Peer Advocate,

LifeSpring (Transitional Youth Housing)



Manager

We are looking to hire a dynamic and passionate Peer Advocate who is client centered, community focused and is a self-starter.


Position Summary

LifeSpring is a growing program that assists Youth and Young Adults (YYA) who are exiting the foster care system as well as those experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Under the supervision of the LifeSpring Program Manager, the YYA Peer Advocate assists YYAs and assures that the Drop in Center is functioning from a housing first model. The Peer Advocate makes sure that the YYA's needs and wants are being heard and addressed, that YYA's are getting assistance in obtaining safe, stable, inclusive housing that supports independence and permanent connection. The Peer Advocate assures that all services provided are being implemented through a youth driven, wellness and recovery model that is strength based, culturally relevant, trauma informed and outcome based that supports self-sufficiency. The Peer Advocate will assist in developing life skills, obtaining employment, exploring entrepreneurial opportunities, and pursuing educational goals. YYA Advocates will create a warm and welcoming environment so YYA's will feel safe and accepted. YYA Peer Advocates will provide basic needs to YYA's when they enter the Drop in Center and carry a small caseload. YYA Peer Advocates will help YYA's get connected to a Case Manager for more intensive case management if that is something the YYA feels would be helpful to them. Possess knowledge and expertise in relationship to transitional aged youth, specifically former foster youth, CSEC/HT and/or homeless youth, and the specific issues surrounding this population and demonstrate excellent engagement skills


Required Education and Experience

  • Applicant must have lived experience and working knowledge of social support systems.
  • High School Diploma or GED Required
  • Knowledge of homelessness, mental health, and substance use/misuse impact on YYA population.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Creative approach to problem solving
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for their work
  • Open minded, collaborative spirit, and willingness to implement change
  • Demonstrate knowledge of trauma informed, client driven, and culturally competent care.

Other Requirements

Must have a California driver license and good driving record. Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the client transportation (mileage reimbursed). Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.


Specific Activities

  • Duties include but are not limited to:

    • Monitor the Drop in Center Intake Line and Conduct Intakes
    • Carry a small caseload of YYAs requiring less intensive case management
    • Provide basic needs assistance (food, water, new clothing, hygiene products, access to shower and do laundry, etc.)
    • Connect YYA's to non-housing resources based on their needs.
    • Connect YYA to a Case Manager that will provide more intensive case management.
    • Initiate and organize outreach efforts
    • Create, organize, and facilitate the various groups and outings.
    • Participate in the collaborative meetings with other community partners
    • Maintain programmatic documentation
    • Participate in staff meetings, supervision, training programs, etc.
    • Maintain the drop-in center (cleanliness, ensure rules are being followed, food orders and basic needs inventory)

Benefits

Your well-being matters at North County Lifeline

  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid holidays (13 days)
  • Exceptional medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture coverage
  • Free health and wellness programs
  • Free Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Great employee incentive award programs
  • Training and education assistance
  • Matched 403b retirement plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Menu of optional benefits, including short term disability, critical illness, accident, hospitalization and cancer policy

Work Schedule

40 hours, full-time, Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5pm (In Person)

Physical Demands/ Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be exposed in an extremely stressful environment where there are considerable mental and emotional demands. The employee will be required to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer.


About the Company

North County Lifeline, Inc. is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of San Diego County. Our mission is to build self-reliance among youth, individuals and families through problem solving, skill-building and accessible community-based services.

Come be part of a team who CAR2Es At North County Lifeline, you will find people who are Connected to the communities we serve, Authentic, and Resourceful. We are Responsive to the needs of our clients and Engaged in our mission to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families. Equal Opportunity Employer.






Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

North County Lifeline DBA Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and discrimination is not tolerated. We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

In California, we extend these protections to include ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), familial status, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, and age (40 and above) among others, recognizing and valuing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that all individuals bring to our team.

Lifeline is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and by ensuring that our employment practices do not discriminate against any individual.

We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Lifeline's success is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and the collective contributions of all our employees.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Lifeline expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any of the protected characteristics mentioned above.

Lifeline's leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion and ensuring that our employment environment is free from discrimination and harassment. All employees are encouraged to report any instances of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of this policy to a supervisor, HR representative, or through our reporting hotline.

By embracing diversity and promoting equality, Lifeline not only complies with all relevant legislation but also creates a richer, more vibrant work environment for all our employees.