Peer Specialist - Weekday  (Part Time)
Location: Woonsocket, RI

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide peer support to our homeless, housing unstable, substance use, and recovery clients in our Safe Haven drop-in center. Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming space in the drop-in center. Evaluate and assist with client’s needs and barriers. Ensure program adherence to all relevant licensing, funding, and accreditation standards. Participate in ongoing training and participation in any agency-wide efforts. Preference to bi-lingual/multi-lingual individuals. Other responsibilities are as follows:

· Greet clients with unconditional positive regard and develop a trusting working alliance.

· Assist clients to access a wide array of resources, including but not limited to:

•  Food, clothing, personal hygiene products, survival items.
•  Behavioral health resources.
•  Recovery resources.
•  Emergency shelter resources.
•  Benefits and entitlements.
•  Applications for SSI/SSDI/TDI, etc.
•  Housing resources, including applications for apartments, subsidized housing, universal wait list, etc.
•  Education/employment resources.
•  Family supports.
•  Medical providers; and
•  Resolution of legal barriers.

· Care coordination with other providers.

· Connect with external community resources.

· De-escalate clients experiencing emotional distress

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

Highschool diploma or GED preferred. Peer Support Certification preferred or willingness to become peer support certified.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Services are provided via the Safe Haven drop-in center. Part-time position Monday-Friday. Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Must be flexible and able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

To apply for this opening please visit our website www.communitycareri.org and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

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