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    Bilingual Peer Support Specialist - San Diego, United States - San Diego LGBT Community Center

    San Diego LGBT Community Center
    San Diego LGBT Community Center San Diego, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    WELCOME TO YOUR CENTER

    Established as a community non-profit in 1972, The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBTQ community. The mission of The Center is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities for the betterment of our entire San Diego region. Our vision is to create a Center and Center culture where every person feels and knows that they are welcomed, valued, and supported. As the beacon for our regional LGBTQ community, we actively recommit to being a more vibrant, bold, innovative, safe, and modern center each day than the day before. The Center is sex-positive and provides advocacy and critical health and social support services to support our community members through all stages of life, focusing on our deeply held values of equity, social justice, and client-centered, trauma-informed care. The Center currently has over 75 staff working at five facilities across San Diego County.


    As of 04/01/2023, the Center has relaxed its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employment. New employees are encouraged but not required to be vaccinated. The Center reserves the right to amend this requirement based on health concerns and/or governmental recommendations to protect the well-being of our community. If this requirement changes, employees will have 30 days to comply.


    POSITION SUMMARY

    Reporting to the Adult Housing Services Manager, the Peer Support Specialist is responsible for providing program assistance, guidance, monitoring of participant progress, and crisis support for participants of The Center's expanding LGBTQ affirming wrap-around and support services. The peer support specialist works collaboratively with a team in a trauma-informed, and goal-oriented way to help resolve the housing stability of program participants.


    PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Client Support:

    • Utilize shared life experience expertise to advance client engagement and retention in services.
    • Serve as a mentor to program participants and promote empowerment and hope.
    • Provide ongoing support to clients and accompany them to appointments as needed.
    • Guide clients in accessing external services that support their health and well-being.

    Record Management and Reporting:

    • Complete eligibility screening and intake forms.
    • Maintain accurate documentation of client's goals and needs, case management plans, and service entries into internal data systems.
    • Enter program data and outcomes into the region's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to adhere to grant and contract compliance.
    • Document thorough case notes that accurately reflect client progress toward individualized case management goals.
    • Assist in the completion of monthly narrative reports for funder reports.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Experience: Must have familiarity with life experiences common to people who have experienced housing instability.
    • Language Skills: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
    • Computer/Office Equipment Skills: Must be comfortable working in PC/Windows-based environments.
    • Other Qualifications:
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
    • Must demonstrate competence in working with diverse populations. Those with lived experience as a member of a historically under-served community (i.e., low-income, communities of color, LGBTQ communities, immigrant communities, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply.
    • Must demonstrate competence in using strength-based, and trauma-informed care.
    • Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance.

    preferred QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Experience: 1 year of experience working with people experiencing homelessness.
    • Other Qualifications: Knowledgeable about current issues related to the LGBTQIA+ community and people experiencing homelessness.

    WORK LOCATION:

    • On-site, in the office, and with program participants in the field.
    • Office in the Hillcrest Community in the City of San Diego.

    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

    • Compensation: The pay range for this position is $00/hour- $21.00/hour and is commensurate with experience. This is a Full-Time, Regular Non-Exempt position.
    • Benefits: The CENTER offers a robust benefits package, inclusive of Competitive Pay Scales, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match), Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic Health Coverage, Out-of-Pocket Optional Coverage for Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependent Children, Group Term Life Insurance, Full-time and Part-Time Schedules, Generous Vacation, and Holiday Benefits, Professional Training & Development Experiences, Opportunities for Promotion & Advancement.

    Please review the current job openings by clicking the button below. If you believe you possess the heart and skills for any of these (or any other) exciting job opportunities, we encourage you to apply. Instructions for how to apply are included in each job announcement. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.


    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The San Diego LGBTQ Community Center is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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