Peer Support Specialist, PRC

EMOTIONAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION • Los Angeles, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist is responsible for creating a community of recovery in SHARE! programs. This position will use lived experience and provide peer support to members of the community and meeting-goers visiting the SHARE! location. Depending on Organization need, the position may be in either of SHARE! locations Downtown LA, Culver City, or Monterey Park. Reports to Program Coordinator.

Requirements

• Experience in community outreach, engagement, and advocacy
• Align with SHARE! values and mission
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse populations
• Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• Self-starter, time management and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to normalize difficult situations
• Team player with strong communication and listening skills
• Basic knowledge of cultural competency, implicit bias and microaggressions

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of sobriety and/or abstinence if applicable, 2-5 years preferred
• Minimum one year of current personal experience attending self-help support groups, 2-5 years preferred
• Peer Support certified
• Higher education or certifications in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Bilingual any language a plus, especially Spanish

Responsibilities

• Initiate outreach to start new self-help support groups
• Provide evidence-based referrals to self-help support groups
• Support the operation of SHARE! as a community of recovery
• Manage high stress situations/interventions
• Provide crisis management as needed
• Assist with coordinating and staffing special events
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations
• Identify, assemble and integrate volunteers of all levels and abilities
• Oversee and delegate tasks to community service volunteers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED