Peer Support Specialist- HERO Program
About The Position
The Peer Support Specialist works in St. Patrick Center’s Project HERO (Housing, Employment and Recovery Opportunities) program, providing peer services to veteran residents at Freedom Place. The specialist serves as an advocate, mentor, and liaison for and on behalf of clients. This position has mandatory on-site residency and starts at $20 per hour. St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Its work includes collaborating with individuals, businesses, government, and other service providers to address chronic homelessness in the St. Louis region through Housing First, an evidence-based approach focused on removing barriers, completing early intake and assessment, moving people into housing, and supporting them as they pursue their goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certification as a Peer Specialist through the Department of Mental Health.
- Experience working with adults experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and substance use disorders.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
- Former consumer in recovery.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer services to veterans participating in the HERO program.
- Complete program orientation with new admissions.
- Develop and update veterans’ treatment plans (ISPs) weekly.
- Coach veterans on actively participating in their recovery.
- Assist and train veterans in activities of daily living.
- Assist veterans with obtaining permanent housing and employment.
- Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
- Provide transportation to program participants as needed.
- Monitor morning, weekend, and holiday check-ins.
- Perform wellness checks with veterans as needed.
- Monitor resident curfews and program compliance.
- Perform monthly apartment inspections with residents.
- Update client progress in the CaseWorthy HMIS system.
- Conduct outreach and follow up with veterans for one year after they exit HERO.
- Facilitate groups.
- Maintain client files.
- Provide on-call program support.
- Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings, case conferencing, and training.
- Administer waived testing, including drug urinalysis testing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
