Peer Support

Housing Opportunities of SW Washington • Kelso, WA

392d • $47,570 - $65,853

About The Position

The Peer Support position at Housing Opportunities of SW Washington (HOSWWA) is designed for individuals who are empathetic and committed to improving the well-being of residents facing housing instability and related challenges. This role involves utilizing Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing techniques to assist tenants in achieving their personal goals, such as housing stability and self-determination, while working closely with local government and community partners to address issues of affordable housing and homelessness.

Requirements

• Preference for persons with lived experience.
• Education: High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Preference to persons with experience in case management, social services, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of region's social service systems and ability to establish a working relationship with local service providers.
• Ability to keep the participants best interest paramount in all areas of peer support.
• Must have the ability to advocate equitably for each participant, facilitate interactions with other professionals and coordinate positive opportunities.
• Must adhere to professional boundaries and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support in areas such as lived experience in housing assistance, employment goals, substance use, mental health, or family dynamics.
• Utilize Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing techniques with clients.
• Assist clients to advocate for themselves.
• Empower participants to acknowledge each accomplishment.
• Assist participants to make informed decisions.
• Model self-determination with program participants.
• Participate in case management meetings upon client request.
• Work with staff to achieve program goals.
• Utilize systems to track client engagement and activities.

Benefits

• Full pay range of $22.87-31.66 per hour, negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Opportunity to contribute to a Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
• Paid sick leave accrual at a rate of 1 hour per 40 hours worked.
• Paid annual leave starting at 24 hours after 6 months of orientation.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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