Peer Support Counselor - Building Bridges Homeless Resource Center

Full-Time/40hrs/Non-Exempt/$17.85 per hour 

Overnight Shifts Only

Additional Pay differentials - must qualify through program, shift, testing, or verification.

• *Additional Building Bridges Differential ($2.00 per hour)
• *Language Translation - Bilingual Spanish ($1.00 per hour)
• *Bimodal Bilingualism - ASL Sign Language Interpret from American Sign Language (ASL) to English, and English to ASL. ($1.00 per hour)
• *Overnight/Graveyard - Stay Awake Shifts ($1.00 per hour) 

Calling all Night Owls! B2 has an opening for two full time Overnight positions working as Peer Support Counselor. As a B2 Peer Support Counselor you would work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness. B2 is a collaborative homeless resource center located in Ukiah designed to provide housing related services and safe shelter to people experiencing a housing crisis. Services are provided through a partnership of multiple community agencies. B2 operates from a low barrier perspective, minimizing barriers to services, shelter, and housing resources.

You would assist individuals and families with connecting to shelter, laundry and shower facilities, housing resources, and other services offered. You would interact with the guests at the facility and talk with them about their housing goals. You would contribute to creating a safe, stable, supportive, and sanitary environment. This position requires an ability to be accepting and compassionate towards people who are living in trauma and may behave in ways that are hard to be around. You would demonstrate high quality customer service and empathy while working with diverse staff, guests, and community partners.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a position related to homelessness, social services, hospitality, mental health, substance use, or similar areas
• Strongly desired – Candidates with lived/personal experience with homelessness (must no longer be receiving services as a guest of B2)
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Other Qualifications:

• Candidates must be at least 21 years old

Training:

• Preferred – Training in harm reduction, Housing First, trauma-informed, low barrier service models.
• RCS provides an in-depth onboarding and training orientation, which includes CPR/First Aid, Crisis Communication/Pro-ACT, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Problem Solving, introductions to all RCS departments, and other valuable trainings.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position may work within ALL other agency programs, consistent with their scope of practice, on a as needed basis. In addition, may require occasional flexible work schedule to meet the individualized needs of each client.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CA Driver's License, Current Auto Insurance, Clean DMV Printout. CPR and First Aid Certified. TB Test and Physical at the time of employment.

A subsequent background check is required should you be chosen as a candidate for this position.

Benefits: https://redwoodcommunityservices.org/benefits

• RCS offers a comprehensive benefits package.

• RCS welcomes newly graduated professionals.

• RCS provides clinical supervision for employees working towards licensure. Hours provided are based on employment status.

• RCS Non-profit organization - An employee of RCS may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans

Company's website:

• https://redwoodcommunityservices.org

Work Remotely:

• No 

Redwood Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Dept: Building Bridges - Ukiah Open: April 22, 2024 Closed: Open until filled