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Peer Advocate
L.A. Family Housing Corporation —North Hollywood, CA
- $22.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Spanish
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Peer Supporter, Ubuntu (All Shifts)
Project Return Peer Support Network —Los Angeles, CA
- $37,700 - $52,780 a year
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS
Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources —Los Angeles County, CA
- $52,535.04 - $53,982.72 a year
- Multiple hires
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Residential
Community Youth Advisor (City Service Worker)
City of Pasadena, CA —Pasadena, CA
- $23.02 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Driving
- Reliable transportation
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
Community Youth Advisor (City Service Worker)
City of Pasadena —Pasadena, CA
- $23.02 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Driving
- Reliable transportation
- On-the-job training
Parent Partner - Behavioral Health & Wellness
Children's Institute, Inc. —Los Angeles, CA
- $23.88 - $28.66 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- Current TB test
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Peer Support Specialist/ Battle Buddy
Veterans Stand Together —South Gate, CA
- $24 - $25 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Military
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UP4Youth Program Specialist
Allies For Every Child —Culver City, CA
- $25 - $29 an hour
- Email
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid jury duty
- Dental insurance
Community/Peer Support Specialist
Help Group —Inglewood, CA
- $21.90 - $23.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Mentor Coordinator
Volunteers of America Los Angeles —South Gate, CA
- $23.46 - $24.69 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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High Fidelity Wraparound Youth Partner
HAMBURGER HOME INC —Van Nuys, CA
- $21 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Current TB test
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Parent Partner - Wraparound
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC —Van Nuys, CA
- $20.20 - $21.16 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Peer Advocate

L.A. Family Housing Corporation -
North Hollywood, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$22.29 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Spanish
Customer communication
Records maintenance
Microsoft Excel
HIPAA compliance
Presentation software
Harm reduction
Maintaining patient confidentiality
Emotional support for clients
Client rapport building
In-person customer service
Zoom
HIPAA
English
Recovery peer support
Community outreach
Working with individuals experiencing homelessness
Mental health resources facilitation
Conflict management
Emotional safety support
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Peer support advocacy
Cross-functional collaboration
Working with individuals from underserved communities
One-on-one peer support
Entry level
Under 1 year

Full Job Description

Pay Rate: USD $22.29/Hr. Why Join Us:

*We value candidates with lived experience. Applicants must have experienced homelessness for a minimum of three (3) months, which may include living on the streets, in a vehicle, in places not meant for human habitation, or temporarily staying with others (couch surfing).*

You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to learn, implement, and pioneer best practices.

LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development. With 40 years of experience and 13,000+ lives changed each year, we know what it takes to end homelessness. We take tremendous pride in the emergence of our staff as national leaders in innovation, best practices, and policy within housing production and homeless services. Join the fight to end homelessness and make a difference in people’s lives at LA Family Housing!

The Position:

The Peer Advocate is responsible for providing outreach service within a Street-based Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) serving single adults experiencing homelessness. Primary duties include engaging people experiencing homelessness in street based supportive services including coordinating referrals and program linkage to other regional programs; collaborating with other homeless outreach entities; providing peer-to-peer support and counseling drawing from lived experience with homelessness; providing encouragement and guidance to program participants to reduce harm and improve their physical, social, emotional, and economic health.

What You'll Do:

Provides mobile, street-based outreach services to people experiencing homelessness living on the streets and/or in encampments
Motivates homeless individuals to engage in outreach services and associated community referrals that promote well-being by building rapport & providing emotional support to participants
Acts as a bridge between program participants and staff when communication appears to be a barrier
Provides feedback to staff on how to better serve participants based on Peer Advocate’s lived experience with homelessness
Utilizes a Harm Reduction and Housing First approach
Works within the goals of CES to reduce street homelessness by linking program participants to mental health, health, housing services, and other supportive services for which they are eligible; facilitate a “warm hand-off” in service linkage
Maintains thorough and accurate records in both written form and through assigned electronic database
Maintains and keeps appropriate and ethical boundaries with participants and staff
Ability to share life experiences (and successes) with history of homelessness, incarceration, substance abuse, mental health, and/or other risky behaviors when appropriate to promote well-being for the participant
Attends various, regular staff, agency and community meetings as designated by supervisor
Additional tasks, projects and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

What You're Skilled At:

Lived experience with homelessness required
Able to demonstrate empathy and a non-judgmental attitude when engaging with persons experiencing homelessness
Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with mental health and physical health needs
Basic knowledge of issues facing homeless single adults (e.g. chronic health, substance abuse, mental health, domestic abuse, resources for undocumented persons)
Peer Partner/Peer Advocate/Peer Mentor Training recommended but not required
Ability to be flexible and work in an environment subject to ongoing change
Good customer service skills
Good conflict resolution skills
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and boundaries with peers and staff
Ability to communicate clearly, both written and orally
Proficient in Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Zoom, and web-based scheduling software
Ability to work within a team environment and collaborate with team members
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Other:

Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards
Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
This position does not require regular driving as part of daily duties but may be needed occasionally
Ability to pass post-offer Tuberculosis (TB) clearances
Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Physical Exam
Ability to work a 9/80 work schedule

Experience:

At least three (3) months of lived experience with homelessness (living on the streets, a car, a place not meant for human habitation or couch surfing) required
One (1) year experience working with people experiencing homelessness desired

What We Offer:

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 529 Education Savings Plan, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Legal Access Plan, Employee Appreciation Program, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Staff Development, 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule, Paid Sick, Vacation and 13 Observed Holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility and more!

Physical Demands, Environmental Conditions, Equipment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potential physical demands include but are not limited to: walking, climbing stairs, handling, finger/grasp/feel objects and equipment, reaching, communicating, being mobile, repetitive motions, visual activity, driving, and entering buildings. Comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment required. If an accommodation is needed, please inform the Human Resources Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

LAFH is committed and proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Fair Chance Act:

LA Family Housing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if LA Family Housing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage.

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