Peer Specialist-Homeless Services Advocate

3 days ago


Fort Myers, Florida, United States St. Vincent de Paul CARES Full time
Job Title: Peer Specialist-Homeless Services

At St. Vincent de Paul CARES, we are committed to ending homelessness and making it rare, brief, and one-time. We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Specialist-Homeless Services to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Peer Specialist-Homeless Services will provide direct outreach and pre-screening to potential individuals interested in enrolling in the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program. This role requires a strong understanding of the service delivery system and resources available for veterans and their families.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct outreach and pre-screening to potential individuals interested in enrolling in the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program.
  • Engage and build rapport with target population, including veterans and their families.
  • Provide peer support, mentoring, and coaching to SSVF participants through assistance in navigating and accessing veteran and mainstream resources.
  • Accompany veterans to appointments, when appropriate.
  • Facilitate discussion and training in peer groups, as determined by the Case Management team.
  • Monitor and document participation, progress, referrals, and services provided to participant.
  • Assist Case Management team in preparing discharge plans and follow-up contact with SSVF program participants.
Requirements:
  • Able to speak, write, and understand English.
  • Possess basic computer skills.
  • Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff, and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups.
  • Flexible work schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines, and multi-task.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results.
  • Excellent communication and listening skills.
  • Possess strong work ethics.
  • Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
  • Valid Florida driver's license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
About St. Vincent de Paul CARES:

SVdP CARES is a non-profit organization committed to ending homelessness. We believe that everyone has the right to live in dignified and affordable housing with a healthy disregard for all community-perceived barriers to housing. We work to rapidly house those experiencing homelessness within 30 days and concurrently connect them to resources and stabilization support services to assist their needs.

We serve 19 counties across 7,678+ square miles of Florida, including Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, and Sumter counties.

We welcome everyone through our doors, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.


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