Catholic Charities Eastern Washington
HOC Shelter Respite Peer Support Specialist
Catholic Charities Eastern Washington, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254
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Benefits
Sick leave (8 hours of paid sick leave per month)
Vacation (Minimum of 2 weeks paid vacation)
Discounted health memberships
Retirement (Employer contribution - 3% contribution and an additional 3% employer match)
FREE Long-Term Disability Insurance
FREE Life Insurance
13 Paid Holidays
FREE Employee Medical Insurance
FREE Employee Dental Insurance
FREE Employee Vision Insurance
Mission of Catholic Charities Feed the hungry, heal the hurting, welcome the stranger.
CCEW is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated and, if necessary, disciplined or terminated without regard to sex, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, religious affiliation, marital status, military veteran status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
Job Summary This position is responsible for providing peer support services for patrons enrolled in services at House of Charity (HOC). The patrons enrolled are currently individuals experiencing homelessness who may have behavioral health challenges as well as barriers to housing, employment and recovery. As a member of the Respite team, the Peer Support Specialist provides clients with support, education, and community resource navigation from a lived-experience lens to promote clients accessing permanent housing, recovery and self‑sufficiency, with a specific focus on supporting the behavioral health needs identified by patrons in the respite program.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Provide Peer Support services—per SAMSHA best practice guidelines—to assist persons in steps towards accessing behavioral health services.
Teach clients how to navigate a variety of community‑based services and organizations.
Empower clients to problem‑solve and find their own solutions.
Provide consistency and support to promote client progress and accountability.
Collaborate with Respite team to ensure behavioral health and physical health needs of clients are being addressed.
Model personal responsibility, self‑advocacy, and hopefulness.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
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Benefits
Sick leave (8 hours of paid sick leave per month)
Vacation (Minimum of 2 weeks paid vacation)
Discounted health memberships
Retirement (Employer contribution - 3% contribution and an additional 3% employer match)
FREE Long-Term Disability Insurance
FREE Life Insurance
13 Paid Holidays
FREE Employee Medical Insurance
FREE Employee Dental Insurance
FREE Employee Vision Insurance
Mission of Catholic Charities Feed the hungry, heal the hurting, welcome the stranger.
CCEW is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated and, if necessary, disciplined or terminated without regard to sex, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, religious affiliation, marital status, military veteran status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
Job Summary This position is responsible for providing peer support services for patrons enrolled in services at House of Charity (HOC). The patrons enrolled are currently individuals experiencing homelessness who may have behavioral health challenges as well as barriers to housing, employment and recovery. As a member of the Respite team, the Peer Support Specialist provides clients with support, education, and community resource navigation from a lived-experience lens to promote clients accessing permanent housing, recovery and self‑sufficiency, with a specific focus on supporting the behavioral health needs identified by patrons in the respite program.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Provide Peer Support services—per SAMSHA best practice guidelines—to assist persons in steps towards accessing behavioral health services.
Teach clients how to navigate a variety of community‑based services and organizations.
Empower clients to problem‑solve and find their own solutions.
Provide consistency and support to promote client progress and accountability.
Collaborate with Respite team to ensure behavioral health and physical health needs of clients are being addressed.
Model personal responsibility, self‑advocacy, and hopefulness.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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