WestCare Foundation
Peer Support Specialist (51176)
Job Description
Salary Range $21.63 - $21.63 Hourly
Position Type Full Time
Education Level High School
Category Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Person in this position is responsible for providing peer leadership, outreach, advocacy, coaching, and recovery support services to those seeking or sustain recovery within the community. Job Functions include those listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
+ Serve as a positive role-model to individuals and their families, sharing experiential knowledge and skills.
+ Works with individuals, families, and groups to provide outreach and emotional support.
+ Educate and refer clients to community agencies and businesses that appropriately address their need for food, shelter, clothing, employment, transportation, social service benefits, etc.
+ Provides warm hand off to community resources, services, and supports.
+ Provide serv...
Position Type Full Time
Education Level High School
Category Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Person in this position is responsible for providing peer leadership, outreach, advocacy, coaching, and recovery support services to those seeking or sustain recovery within the community. Job Functions include those listed below.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
+ Serve as a positive role-model to individuals and their families, sharing experiential knowledge and skills.
+ Works with individuals, families, and groups to provide outreach and emotional support.
+ Educate and refer clients to community agencies and businesses that appropriately address their need for food, shelter, clothing, employment, transportation, social service benefits, etc.
+ Provides warm hand off to community resources, services, and supports.
+ Provide serv...