Certified Peer Support Worker

Chicanos Por La Causa•Albuquerque, NM

52d•$29 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Our Women's Shelter team is GROWING!! We are searching for Certified Peer Support Workers to join the team. If you are passionate about serving our most vulnerable in a trauma-informed model, we can't wait to hear from you! SCHEDULES Days: 6:30AM-3PM Evenings: 2:30PM-11PM All schedules may include weekends and are subject to change to support program needs as appropriate. ABOUT WOMEN'S HOUSING NAVIGATION The shelter offers a safe and welcoming environment to women experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque. The center is open year-round and offers meals, a warm overnight bed, and secure under-bed storage. The shelter provides low barrier, trauma-informed case management, job searching and other supportive services. The team works to guide guests through a successful exit from shelter to safe,, stable housing, and a plan for ongoing support. HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? You are going to provide leadership and support to the Housing Support Specialist team at Women's Housing Navigation shelter. Your support will ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality, client-centered housing support services, including Rapid Rehousing and Transitional Housing programs. You will be the lead, coordinating day-to-day operations, assisting with complex cases, fostering team development, and overseeing some administrative functions such as reporting, compliance tracking, proper documentation, and communication with leadership. You are integral to ensuring the shelter environment remains safe, trauma-informed, and client-centered. Alongside your team, you'll mentor and empower clients to advocate for their needs and rights. You'll even get to travel into the community, linking clients to community resources and nurturing partnerships with community partners and landlords. WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT CPSW? You get it - you know what this work really means. You know what it means to work in a shelter with diverse people and families experiencing traumas, crisis, mental health issues, and barriers to stable housing. You remain calm, safe and get things done. You're trauma-informed. You understand the effects of trauma and go the extra mile to be compassionate and supportive in all your interactions. You love to coach and collaborate. Building up others' strengths while developing their growth is what you're all about! You're resourceful and think on your feet! You know how to navigate local housing markets, rental programs, and landlord relations and pivot on a dime to meet the needs of your clients. You always follow-through. Documentation, meeting deadlines and coming through on your commitments is second-nature because you know clients are counting on you!

Requirements

Must be CPSW through a recognized program, such as the New Mexico Certified Peer Support Worker training program
Lived Experience: CPSW will have a personal history of overcoming mental health or substance use challenges
Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed.
Proficiency in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office and client management software

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or in a supportive housing setting is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and support to the Housing Support Specialist team
Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality, client-centered housing support services, including Rapid Rehousing and Transitional Housing programs
Coordinate day-to-day operations
Assist with complex cases
Foster team development
Oversee some administrative functions such as reporting, compliance tracking, proper documentation, and communication with leadership
Ensure the shelter environment remains safe, trauma-informed, and client-centered
Mentor and empower clients to advocate for their needs and rights
Travel into the community, linking clients to community resources and nurturing partnerships with community partners and landlords

Benefits

Generous Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Program
Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children up to age 26
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
Life + Disability options
Employee Assistance Program
Telemedicine & Concierge Services
401(k) Retirement Plan
Voluntary Pet Insurance and other optional benefits for additional peace of mind
Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees