Peer Specialist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports the efforts of case managers and the Housing Specialist to assist clients in accessing the range of living options they are qualified for including supportive housing, LINC, family reunification, etc.
• Mets with identified clients individually and, or in groups to discuss issues related to successful community living including budgeting, medication adherence, sobriety or harm reduction, and use of leisure time.
• Escorts clients to placements, entitlement appointments, housing interviews and other community support programs.
• Documents all clients’ information and updates in a timely fashion.
• Drives the Project Renewal vehicle for housing related activities as needed.
• Provides ongoing aftercare to identify and address obstacles to permanency.
• Regularly have post-placement phone and/or face to face contacts and provides community escorts as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Housing Specialist.
• Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• On call for emergencies on a 24X7X365 basis, especially after regular work hours and on weekend.

Qualifications

• All candidates must have a minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with adults who are mentally ill or homeless.
• Minimum two years’ sobriety - if applicable.
• An ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff and providers.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Project Renewal is an equal opportunity employer.