FUNCTION

This position is to will be responsible for providing peer support services to youth ages 16-25 years of age who are experiencing homelessness, housing instability or have run away. The peer navigator will support by providing guidance and tools to LGBTQ+ unhoused clients around accessing public benefits and entitlements, navigating the shelter and housing systems, and navigating education and other relevant systems.

TOP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting clients accessing the Drop-In Center by:Engaging with peers through 1:1 mentorship sessions

Facilitating groups and programming
Facilitate Client Advisory Board meetings
Support youth leadership programming and opportunities
Organize and facilitating communication regarding support, resources, and crisis intervention

• Providing culturally responsive assistance to each youth and utilizing evidence-based practices including Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed Care and Harm Reduction
• Monitoring physical and emotional safety, appropriateness, and engagement of youth participants at Drop-In, and interrupting oppressive and inappropriate behavior
• Attend and participating in staff meetings and weekly supervision
• Participate in treatment team meetings, service plan reviews, intake meetings and discharge
• conferences to represent the needs and best interest of program participants;
• Attend and participating in In-Service Training
• Documenting daily individual and group services
• Other duties that may be assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

[ x] High School

OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE

Staff Support Fund: Gender Affirming Health Care, Educational Assistance, and Hardship Relief

QUALIFICATION NEEDED

• Lived experience with homelessness or housing instability as a youth is required.
• Must be able to work independently and with teams.
• Experience working with adolescent/young adult population required.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays
• Transgender & gender non-conforming people are encouraged to apply. Bilingual (Spanish) speakers are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

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