What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Stabilization Peer position at The Moore Wright Group?
Benefits:
The Peer Program Support role is responsible for providing assistance and support to individuals in need within our non-profit organization. This position plays a crucial role in promoting the well-being and empowerment of program participants.
Department: Housing
Classification: Full-time
Reports To: Housing & Unhoused Services Director
Travel Requirements: 25%
Working Schedule:
Duties/ Responsibilities:
Required Skills/ Abilities:
Education and Experience:
Physical Requirements:
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
The Peer Program Support role is responsible for providing assistance and support to individuals in need within our non-profit organization. This position plays a crucial role in promoting the well-being and empowerment of program participants.
Department: Housing
Classification: Full-time
Reports To: Housing & Unhoused Services Director
Travel Requirements: 25%
Working Schedule:
- Day shifts and night shifts
- Monday through Friday
- Weekends
- On Call
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Offer emotional support and guidance to program participants
- Assist in the development and implementation of program activities
- Facilitate group discussions and workshops
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of participant progress
- Collaborate with program staff to ensure the smooth operation of programs
Required Skills/ Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Active listening
- Cultural sensitivity
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of community resources
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to facilitate group activities
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team
Education and Experience:
- High School/ GED
- Peer Counselor certification required
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift 20 pounds
- Working with people in crisis
- Working outside in elements at time
- Working with people in homeless camps
- Possible exposure to hazardous material
- Physical strain from lifting and moving program materials
- Exposure to large groups of people
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