Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Social Services, the Peer Specialist provides and documents individualized services to assigned clients/tenants and promotes their self-determination, decision making and ability to live independently.

• Provides services and support for clients including but not limited to assessment, problem-solving, skills modeling, advocacy, training on daily living skills, and money management skills development.
• Conducts field work including but not limited to home visits, escorting clients to appointments, and outreach.
• Maintains and submits all necessary documents and reports as required by Urban Pathways, regulatory and funding agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Attends staff meetings, professional training, and supervisory sessions, as required.
• Maintains relationships with community services and resources.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Peer Advocacy/Specialist Training Program preferred.
• Experience using behavioral health services (mental health, co-occurring substance use treatment) and/or involvement in the justice system.
• Clean drivers license a plus.
• Veterans and/or experience with veterans preferred.
• Experience with homeless, mentally-ill and substance abuse population preferred.
• Good computer skills and/or ability to learn computer programs including Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and client data programs such as AWARDS.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Foreign languages a plus.