Peer Support Specialist (temporary)

Peer Support Specialist (Temporary)

Job Location: Fresno - 2772 W Martin Luther King - Fresno, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Summary:

With assistance from professional project staff the Peer Support Specialists will provide needed family and peer support to consumers, supervision of the residential facility, and transportation services.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure the security of the facility through the continuous monitoring of the grounds and facility.
• General client supervision in daily living activities and general program operation.
• Assist clients with overall therapeutic issues.
• Assist the counselor facilitating groups and meetings.
• Make copies of necessary program paperwork.
• Place documentation in client files.
• Ensure all scheduled activities occur at the specified time.
• Prepare client activity reports and other reports as requested.
• Search incoming property and shopping bags.
• Ensure assignments given to residents are completed.
• Ensure that residents comply with program rules.
• Monitor trip logs and conduct visual contact searches to ensure residents returning to the facility are not under the influence of any substance.
• Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the facility.
• Provide support and encouragement to family members.
• Assist in escorting consumers to the MLK facility.
• Assist in escorting consumers to treatment facilities during business hours.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings and maintain communication with the Program Supervisor, Linkage Specialist, and other staff members.
• Assist the Linkage Specialists when needed.
• Maintain log for vehicle service.
• Maintenance daily of vehicles used for client transportation.
• Maintain log sheet for client appointments made.
• Transport clients to daily appointments.
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience and Competencies:

• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Must be sensitive to populations served.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Fresno County Credentialing.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a successful criminal background check.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare's vehicle insurance is required.
• During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.

Education and/or Experience:

• One (1) year experience within a social service setting is preferred.
• High School diploma or its equivalent is required.

Licensure/Certification:

Not applicable for this position.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in an office or in a Residential/Outpatient treatment setting. Some outdoor activities may be required.