What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist II position at Pinoleville Pomo Nation?
Description
The Peer Support Specialist II will provide culturally responsive support, guidance, and advocacy for Native American students and their families, helping them navigate the educational system, overcome challenges, and access necessary resources. The Peer Support Specialist II role focuses on fostering positive relationships, supporting students' emotional and academic well-being, and promoting family engagement, while maintaining a deep understanding of Native American cultures, values, and traditions.
The Peer Support Specialist II will work directly with the Behavioral Health Clinician to carry out individual youth wellness plans geared towards self-sufficiency and self-advocacy in a culturally relevant way
Pay: $28/hr., DOE
BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
- Contribution to the well-being and growth of Pinoleville Pomo Nation.
- Wellness activities to support your overall health.
- SIMPLE IRA with a 4% matching contribution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide one-on-one and group peer support to Native American students, focusing on emotional, academic, and social challenges.
- Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, and administrators to support the academic and social success of Native American students.
- Maintains case files for program participants, including assessments, wellness plan, meeting notes, daily student contact hours, attendance records and student academic progress reports.
- Maintain confidentiality and respectful boundaries while fostering trust within the community.
- Uses Trauma Informed approach in interactions with program participants and their families.
Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience in peer support, counseling, social work, or a related field is preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED required. College graduate or college students preferred, but not required.
- Pre-employment drug test and FBI Live Scan background clearance.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of building and maintaining strong relationships and connections with peers.
Pinoleville Pomo Nation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Salary : $28