Outreach Peer Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Escondido, United States Interfaith Community Services Full time

Description:
**SHIFT: Monday
- Friday 8am-5pm**

**OVERVIEW**:Founded in 1979 in direct response to rising rates of hunger and homelessness in North San Diego County, Interfaith Community Services works to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by Helping People Help Themselves. Interfaith is the most comprehensive social services agency in North County, providing both immediate safety net services and long-term, life-changing programs designed to meet the holistic needs of people in crisis. Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 650 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 200, Interfaith provides a safe haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 17,000 community members annually.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**: This position provides direct services to clients driving a sprinter van vehicle, to include but not limited to intakes, assessments, crisis intervention, case management, and client advocacy with the goal of connecting individuals experiencing homelessness to housing, health, and other supportive services. This position will interact closely with the interdepartmental team of case managers, resident coordinators, behavioral health clinicians, clients, interns, community partners, program leadership and staff.
- Provides direct services to clients, which include: assessments, referrals, and client advocacy with the goal of achieving self-sufficiency
- Provides peer counseling through guidance and support, and pulls from lived experiences to help clients identify their own strengths, set achievable goals and follow through consistently so they can become self-sufficient
- Provides education on overdose prevention and reversal
- Participates in harm reduction activities in partnership with Neighborhood Healthcare Harm Reduction program and Outreach Teams
- Conducts Community Assessment Tool (CAT) and enters data into CES/HMIS, as needed;
- Provides services for timely entry into Detox/Residential treatment including connection to health care provider for medical clearance and Medication Assisted Treatment services
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with SUD, mental and medical health providers
- Identifies, engages and links underserved populations with SUD and behavioral health services
- Transports clients in safe and timely manner while observing traffic laws and regulations
- Prepares and facilitates group learning sessions for clients
- Utilizes Housing First and Diversion strategies to stabilize clients experiencing homelessness
- Administers supportive services per agency and contract guidelines and identifies resources depending on clients’ needs
- Links and networks clients with resources within the agency and utilizes other public and private social service agencies as necessary
- Ability to work independently and professionally at partnering agencies, faith centers and other community settings
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with volunteers, interns and other agency personnel through collaborative efforts
- Maintains accurate records and files in multiple databases and tracking tools and ensures the confidentiality of client information
- Meets regularly with Supervisor and participates in agency meetings and staff trainings
- Performs additional duties as assigned

**Requirements**:
**EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION**
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 1+ years of relevant work experience required
- Experience working with severely mentally ill, medically fragile, and homeless populations preferred
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record for insurability under the agency’s insurance carrier’s standards
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

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