Peer Support Specialist (CA, Sacramento, Viking Crisis Residential)

GENERAL PURPOSE

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

• The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
• Supports and teaches recovery principals and use of recovery tools
• Models personal responsibility, self-advocacy and hopefulness
• In partnership with each client, assesses their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges in order to support client’s stated goals.
• In partnership with participant supports the development of their recovery plan
• Responsible for supporting participants in wellness activities
• Provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Assists in maintaining monthly guest logs and guests’ records.
• Responsible for completing/facilitating items on the health and housekeeping log.
• Ensures health and safety practices are met and support guests in participating in the procedures
• Supports the philosophy of empowerment, participates in a mutual learning approach
• Attends team meetings as scheduled and required for your position unless excused by the program director/manager.
• Completes necessary paperwork as instructed by the program director
• Supports clients in developing reciprocal relationships and natural support systems to strengthen self-sufficiency
• Attends a minimum on one (1) co-reflection group per month.
• Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 4:00 pm - 12:30 am

Compensation

• $21.00 - $22.29 per hour + $1000 Sign-On Bonus

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