Peer Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Oakland, California, United States THE ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS Full time
Job Title: Peer Support Specialist - Community Outreach Coordinator

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Support Specialist - Community Outreach Coordinator to join our team at THE ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS. As a key member of our Co-Responder Team, you will play a vital role in connecting individuals who may be struggling with mental illness, homelessness, and substance use disorder to supportive services.

Key Responsibilities

* Meet with BART/CIS enforcement officers at point of contact in the community to assess and transport individuals to our navigation center and to treatment services.
* Provide outreach engagement, linkage, and follow-up services to clients.
* Serve as a role model to inspire, engage, and advocate for clients' rights.
* Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, monthly training sessions, and other meetings as required.
* Collaborate with the Program Supervisor and SUD Navigator in daily reviews on a client-to-client basis to debrief and establish service recommendations.
* Provide complete and thorough documentation, including Salesforce Peer Assessment, progress notes, and report client progress to supervisors and enter into Salesforce database.

Requirements

* High school diploma or GED required.
* 1 year preferred or 6 months required of experience working with mental illness, homelessness, substance use recovery, and/or reentry population.
* Outreach experience working within the unhoused community to engage individuals into enrollment.
* Experience working with adults of diverse cultural backgrounds.
* Able to work independently, exercise good judgment, and have common sense.
* Able to work flexible hours.
* Non-Profit and Community Based Organization experience highly desirable.

What We Offer

* Excellent health benefits package for you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision benefits with 95% employee and 80% dependent employer premium contribution, and employer-paid life insurance.
* Vacation, 15 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days upon accrual.
* Employee Assistance Plan to support yours and your family's well-being and finances.
* 403(b) retirement plan.
* Work-life well-being and excellent work hours.
* Supportive/Collaborative work environment.
* Opportunities for growth and professional development.
* License and certification renewals reimbursed.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to THE ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS.

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