Peer Support/Men's Housing Coordinator

Full job description

F5 Project is hiring a full-time Peer Support Specialist/housing coordinator in Grand Forks. This position will be working in the Free Through Recovery, Community Connect, and 1915i programs for half of the time, and as our housing coordinator for the other half.

Overview of Peer Support Specialist Responsibilities

• Work with participants utilizing your own personal lived experience with addiction/behavioral health, etc.
• Inspire hope
• Mentor and assist with setting goals
• Build life-long skills by empowerment
• Create strategies for self-empowerment
• Providing valuable extensions to care teams
• Provide support focused on advocacy, coaching, and mentoring
• Educate and inform about available resources
• Facilitate and attend meetings with participant as needed
• Complete agency required trainings
• Willingness to expand professionalism and peer support knowledge through ongoing education
• Maintain Peer Support Certification and Recertification requirements
• Always maintain participant confidentiality, following HIPAA guidelines and regulations
• Stay organized with the ability to keep accurate notes and records
• Other duties as assigned

Overview of Housing Coordinator Responsibilities

• Process housing applications and interview potential housing program candidates
• Maintain financial portion of program fees
• Build rapport with housing participants
• Maintain housing program by encouraging program guidelines
• Always maintain participant confidentiality, following HIPAA compliance
• Attend Narcan training/administer Narcan in the event of an emergency
• Be proactive in continuing self-education and learn best practices on providing quality care
• Occasional night & weekend Duties
• Other duties as necessary

Skills and Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Has previously successfully completed the formal 40-hour Peer Support Training and/or is a North Dakota Certified Peer Support Specialist (Potential for opportunity for an individual that has not yet attended training)
• Basic computer skills knowledge
• If on probation or parole, support of supervising agent in your endeavor to become a Peer Support Specialist
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Team player with a desire to build community relationships and partnerships with other agencies
• Have a minimum of one year of personal recovery and is active in supporting your personal recovery/wellness journey

Benefits and Culture

• Flexible Time Off
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Care
• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Cancer, Short & Long-term Disability)
• 7 Paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person