Peer Recovery Support Specialist (678, 679, 680) Job at Hillsides, Pasadena, CA

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  • Hillsides
  • Pasadena, CA

Job Description

**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**

Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours,

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