URBAN STREET ANGELS, INC.

Position: Peer Support Specialist

Status: W-2 employee – non-exempt

Time Commitment: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Overview: USA is a local non-profit with a mission to end youth homelessness.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Relate to the needs and concerns of clients through shared lived experience;
• Model personal responsibility, self-advocacy and hopefulness;
• Collaborate with team members and assist with client transportation as needed;
• Accompany clients to appointments as needed to provide additional emotional support;
• Collaborate with Case Manager to manage and check rooms;
• Support clients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene, laundry, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and budgeting money;
• Meet with all enrolled clients 1:1 weekly;
• Meet with all graduated clients in 60-day follow up period weekly;
• Document all active and graduated client interactions in a timely matter;
• Utilize effective positive engagement and conflict resolution skills;
• Regularly attend team meetings and provide updates on client progress;
• Driving clients to and from appointments and other needs;
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience working in a social service setting, serving individuals with severe mental illness or otherwise show demonstrated ability to relate to the needs and concerns of TAY with SMI;
• Lived experience a plus;
• Bilingual a plus;
• Must submit to a background check via Live Scan (with ongoing alerts), as required by specific programs, funding requirements and licensing regulations;
• Must have valid drivers license with no moving violations to be able to drive company vehicles.

General Requirements, including linguistic and cultural skills, education, experience, licenses and certifications:

Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards. Experience as a youth or TAY who has experienced homelessness a strong plus. A strong positive viewpoint towards mental health is essential. Maintain a warm, welcoming, and positive environment that promotes youth well-being who may have histories of homelessness and mental health challenges, including possible substance use disorders and adverse childhood experiences, who may be culturally diverse and gender fluid.

Additional requirements:

Excellent organizational skills and monitoring details focus; demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations; ability and desire to work as a part of a team; ability to keep confidential information confidential and be discreet; and willingness to support USA’s mission and values. Position requires ability to use technology such as tablets and databases to document input; ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; and advanced proficiency working with computers. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

USA reserves the right to revise job descriptions as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of Urban Street Angels, Inc. to ensure equal employment, contractor and volunteer opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person