Peer Support Specialist (Short Term Housing)
About The Position
Our Shelter and Temporary Housing (STH) Program is looking for a passionate Peer Support Specialist : 12 paid holidays a year Generous paid time off Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Pet friendly environment Paid volunteer hours Wellness stipend PSLF - Public Service Loan Forgiveness ShelterCare is a non-profit that believes in " housing first ", we meet people where they are. The STH program helps unhoused individuals experiencing mental health disabilites with temporary housing and shelter while they are engaged in a permanent housing program. The Peer Support Specialist will be assisting program participants in identifying their personal interests, goals, strengths/weaknesses, skills, resources and supports they will need to maintain housing and increase their independence. This position will also provide a model for both participant and other staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible; maintaing service logs, reports, records and notes according to agency guidelines. See attached position description for full job duties. The Peer Support Specialist is a full-time non-exempt position that will report to the STH Program Manager. The starting hourly wage for this position is $21.05 - $21.50 per hour ; depending on a number of factors.
Requirements
- Experience with working with people who have been homeless and/or have mental health needs is preferred
- Must be registered as a Peer Support Specialist with the Oregon Health Authority's Traditional Health Worker Registry or able to do so in the first 6 months of employment
- Effective communication
- Negotiation and collaboration
- Scheduling and time management
- Leadership
- Risk management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Use of technology for email, spreadsheets, documents
- Be able to handle confidential material
- Organize and prioritize work
Responsibilities
- assisting program participants in identifying their personal interests, goals, strengths/weaknesses, skills, resources and supports they will need to maintain housing and increase their independence
- provide a model for both participant and other staff by demonstrating that recovery is possible
- maintaing service logs, reports, records and notes according to agency guidelines
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous paid time off
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Pet friendly environment
- Paid volunteer hours
- Wellness stipend
- PSLF - Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
