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Peer Support Specialist
3 months ago
**Peer Support Specialist - SPA 7 Outreach (JR 2297)**
**ABOUT PATH**
Since its foundation in 1984, PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing.
**JR 2297**
**Peer Support Specialist - SPA 7 Outreach**
**Long Beach, CA 90802**
**Salary:** Starting at $21.64/hr DOE
**Full Time
Non-Exempt**
PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) is currently seeking candidates holding their peer support certification to join our Street Outreach Program serving SPA 7 of LA County as a Peer Support Specialist. This position works primarily in the field to provide services throughout the SPA, but is based out of our location in Long Beach. **Due to its nature, c****andidates with lived experience in homelessness, mental health or substance use challenges are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference for this role.**
This position works primarily in the field throughout LA County's Service Planning Area (SPA) 7 with an assigned home office of our location in Long Beach. Cities encompassed by SPA 7 include: ***Artesia, Bell, Bellflower, Bell Gardens, Cerritos, City of Commerce, City Terrace, Cudahy, Downey, East Los Angeles, Hawaiian Gardens, Huntington Park, La Habra Heights, Lakewood, La Mirada, Los Nietos, Maywood, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Signal Hill, South Gate, Vernon, Walnut Park, Whittier, and others.***
**ABOUT OUR STREET OUTREACH PROGRAMS**
Our 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.
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:
* Collaborating with the team and clients to develop Individualized Treatment Plans (ISP's) that identify clear objectives related to stabilizing in housing
* Providing case management and supportive services 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 ISP
* Assisting clients with obtaining documentation necessary to obtain housing
* Promoting and following the program established values, guidelines and rules
**WHAT YOU BRING**
Were looking for candidates that:
* **Have lived experience with homelessness, mental health, or substance use challenges**
* Have experience providing direct services to vulnerable individuals
* Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for 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
**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS**
For this role the Peer Support Specialist must:
* **Be a certified Peer Support Specialist**
* 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
* Have reliable transportation and:
+ A valid drivers license
+ Auto Insurance
+ The ability to qualify for PATH insurance coverage
* Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
+ Tuberculosis Test
+ Background Screening
+ Drug Test
**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.
**REMOTE WORK**PATH is a California employer. Therefore, all regular and customary work must be performed within the state. Approval for remote or hybrid work, does not establish approval for work to be conducted outside of California.
**WHAT WE OFFER**
In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.
If this position sounds like a fit, please submit your application today. **A resume is required.**
*PATH 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. In addition to federal law requirements, PATH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.*
Location
**Los Angeles County**
Department
**Outreach Services - SC**
**Joel John Roberts**
**Chief Executive Officer, PATH Ventures**
Joel John Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, has led PATH for 25 years, was the founder and CEO of PATH Ventures, PATHs real estate affiliate, and the CEO of PATH Partners. Joel joined PATH as its Executive Director in 1996 when the agency was a single-location agency in West Los Angeles. Under his leadership, the agency has grown into a statewide agency, serving 150 cities and 20% of Californias homeless population. Joel is a board member of CalNonprofits, San Diegos Regional Task Force on Homelessness, 2-1-1 San Diego, and Santa Clara Countys Destination: Home. Joel also serves on San Diegos New Market Tax Credit Advisory Board and was co-chairperson for the previous Governors California Interagency Council on Veterans/Interventions to Solve Homelessness Sub-Committee.
He is the author of the book, How to Increase Homelessness, and frequently pens opinion pieces for news outlets across the state. Joel completed his bachelors degree in communications at California State University, Long Beach and masters degree in cross cultural studies at Fuller Seminary. When Joel has spare time, he likes to travel to exotic places around the world.
**Georgeanne Barrett**
**Director of Development and Communications**
Georgeanne Barrett joined PATH in June 2016 as the Director of Development. Georgeanne oversees PATHs private giving, fundraising events, and volunteer program with an emphasis on engaging new individual and corporate support.
Her background includes several years of experience in the nonprofit sector doing development work for organizations benefiting at-risk youth, children, and families. She has experience in volunteer management, event planning, and community engagement. Georgeanne received her Bachelors of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Arizona.
**Michuan Flemming**
**Senior Director of Human Resources**
Michuan Fleming is a Human Resources executive with more than 15 years of experience. She is currently the Senior Director of Human Resource for PATH. Michuan is responsible for creating innovative ways to engage all employees and establishing the culture, systems, and training that will develop leaders and empower employees to solve problems. She has also l
