Peer Support Specialist, C3 Reentry Support (JR 5112)

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JR 5112 Peer Support Specialist, C3 Reentry Support San Diego, CA Salary: $21.00 to $26.00 per hour Pay Frequency: 24 Pay Periods Per Year Full Time Non-Exempt Driving Required reputed company end of range will apply to candidates who meet minimum experience or have limited years of relevant experience. The higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of relevant experience.

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PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others reputed company a positive change in their lives to join our Care Coordination Services team as the Peer Support Specialist, C3 Reentry Support.

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 reputed company, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing.

ABOUT THE JOB The Peer Support Specialist is a lived-experience position that engages, inspires, and facilitates meaningful conversations with clients that assist them to explore, create, and meet their own goals. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Peer Support Specialist builds positive relationships with clients to provide them with assistance and support with their transition to housing, accessing necessary services, and linkage to mainstream resources. The position offers the clients reputed company, support, and advice as challenges are faced along the way. Peer Support Specialist will provide reputed company, support, mentoring/coaching that empowers individuals. Position Responsibilities include:

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• Accompany clients to appointments and meetings, housing searches, voucher application/issuance sessions, and any other activities reputed company to their individualized service plan.
• Collaborate with clients and other staff members to assist with developing a client-centered Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for each client that address their barriers to obtaining and maintaining stable housing and identify clear objectives, service needs, and short- and long-term goals.
• Provide field-based, mobile services to address reputed company identified client needs
• Assist with linkage tasks, advocacy and accompaniment reputed company the community on an as needed basis

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• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention.
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and reputed company decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think reputed company the reputed company, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and reputed company logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will reputed company the desired outcome.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year or part-time equivalent of experience supporting members served with behavioral health challenges.
• Peer Support Certification.
• Lived experience demonstrating successful recovery with issues reputed company to homelessness, mental health, and/or substance use challenges which can be utilized to enhance effectiveness of services by informing service models and/or supporting clients through shared personal experiences.

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• reputed company levels of education and experience are welcome

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Regardless of qualifications, candidates must:

• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis Test
  • Background Screening
  • Drug Test

DRIVING Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role, reputed company candidates must:

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid driver’s license
• reputed company of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment reputed company.

PATH is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and objectivity in our services and employment practices. To avoid potential conflicts of interest and ensure the reputed company of our programs, we are unable to employ individuals who are currently receiving services from PATH or have received services reputed company the past two years.

CALIFORNIA-BASED WORK EXPECTATIONS We are a California employer. Therefore, reputed company regular and customary work must be performed reputed company the state. Approval for work reputed company of the office, does not establish approval for work to be conducted reputed company of California.

PATH does not offer fully remote positions. Hybrid schedules are determined by the specific responsibilities of each position and organizational requirements and may be adjusted at any time to align with those needs.

reputed company 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.

READY TO reputed company A DIFFERENCE THROUGH ACTION? If this position sounds like a fit, please submit your application today. A resume is required.

PATH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to reputed company employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national reputed company, 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 reputed company terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

PATH will consider for employment reputed company qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the reputed company’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

PATH is dedicated to racial and social justice by centering equity in our service delivery and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment for the communities we serve. We seek awareness and insight from witnessing the stories of our clients and learning from the experiences of our staff to ensure impactful systems change. If people are empowered, they can bring their authentic, whole selves to work and reputed company people feel like they belong, they can become part of a reputed company effort of ending homelessness for reputed company.

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