**Peer Recovery Support Specialist (678, 679, 680)**
**WHAT WE OFFER**
In exchange for your skill and experience, Hillsides offers an excellent benefits package, which includes:
* This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
* Competitive salary
* Medical insurance with a $20 premium per paycheck for employee only coverage plan
* Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage plan
* Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid up to two times the annual salary
* Flexible Spending Account with $500 roll-over limit
* 401(k)
* 12 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off policy accruing up to 22 days off annually
* Bilingual stipend of $2,000 or $4,000 for applicable positions
* Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model & Trauma Informed Care
**WHAT YOU'LL DO**
The Essential Functions Include:
* Conducts street outreach to transition-aged youth in a team approach
* Provides peer support services to homeless youth with substance abuse disorders
* Assists clients in articulating personal goals for recovery through the use of one-to-one and group sessions
* Assists clients in determining the steps he/she needs to take in order to achieve goals and self-directed recovery
* Provide information and referrals for social service and financial assistance programs, community resources, recovery supports and treatment providers
* Assist with linkage tasks, advocacy and accompaniment within the community on an as needed basis
* The PRSS will promote community socialization, recovery, self-advocacy, self-help, and development of natural supports.
* Completes tracking tools and enters data into agency database
* Participate in weekly staff meetings
**WHAT YOU'LL BRING** **EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES**
* Lived experience with homelessness, mental health, and/or substance abuse
* Peer Recovery Specialist Certification, or at least 3 years experience in lieu of certification
* High School Diploma/GED preferred, but not required
* Must have demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain effective person-to-person relationships, skill in oral and written communication, ability to inspire confidence and motivate individuals, and capacity for leadership
**Driving is an essential function of this position:**
* Must have valid CA Driver's License
* Must provide proof of personal vehicle insurance
**OSHA CATEGORY:**
This position performs tasks that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All Hillsides employees are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis B vaccination series.
**Hillsides is an Equal Opportunity Employer**
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