2 PEER MENTOR Jobs in Baltimore, MD
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is Hiring a PEER MENTOR Near Baltimore, MD
Primary ResponsibilitiesOutreach
- Identify locations frequented by potential veteran applicants (including veteran family members)
- Provide direct outreach to veterans and their families in their naturally occurring environments (i.e., home visits and community visits)
- Engage and build rapport with target population
- Provide identification of and pre-screening for eligibility of potential applicants
- Coordinate initial screening and assessment with Case Management team
- Participate in Stand Downs and other VA/community outreach activities
- Provide client access to services and community resources as needed
- Provide peer support, mentoring, and coaching to SSVF participants through assistance in navigating and accessing veteran and mainstream resources
- Accompany veterans to appointments, when appropriate
- Provide peer support and mentoring in securing permanent housing
- Facilitate discussion and training in peer groups, as determined by the Case Management team
- Monitor and document participation, progress, referrals, and services provided to participant
- Assist Case Management team in preparing discharge plans and follow-up contact with SSVF program participants
- Complete paperwork and data reports as requested by the Program Manager including use of HSMIS
- Attend agency, community, and supervisory meetings, as needed
- Maintain working relationships with community agencies to provide comprehensive services to participants
- Maintain working relationships with veteran serving organizations
- Attend in-service trainings and outside conferences/workshops, as requested by the Director
- Comply with all applicable training requirements
- Comply with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures
- Comply with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs
- Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team
- Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the St. Vincent de Paul Mission
- This position is specific to an individual with prior military experience. Experience or education with human services, homelessness, and veteran resources is a plus
- Individual will be responsible for attending a peer support training prior to mentoring participants
- Possess basic computer skills
- Able to speak, write and understand English
- Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups
- Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task
- Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Possess strong work ethics
- Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening
- Valid Maryland driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business
- Must have reliable transportation
- Participate in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/ Reaccreditation process
- Mission-driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion
- Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally
- A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance
- Evidence of deep alignment with the St. Vincent de Paul Mission and Values
- Have basic knowledge of severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse
- Basic knowledge of the resources in the community available for the veteran population, especially services and programs offered by the VA
- Ability to form partnerships in the community and seek out community resources
- Strong oral and written communications
- Strong organizational, time management, and data management skills
- Proven ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team
- Ability to multi-task and problem solve under pressure
- Ability to provide positive customer service to difficult populations
- Must be able to comply with complex governmental regulations, policies and procedures and demonstrate thorough document compliance efforts and activities
- Must be proficient with data management and information systems and have basic knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Job Summary
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$38k-71k (estimate)
06/06/2024
07/04/2024
vincentbaltimore.org
BALTIMORE, MD
50 - 100
1856
JOHN SCHIAVONE
<$5M
Social & Legal Services
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About St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is a leading provider of community services to people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness, and poverty in the Baltimore region. We help thousands of people with resources to help them move beyond the challenges of poverty and achieve their full potential. We offer support and stability through food, shelter and access to critical services. We also way provide innovative services that: 1) enable individuals and families to obtain and sustain permanent housing; 2) prepares children from low-income families for a lifetime of learning and success, br...eaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty; 3) allow adults with barriers to employment to find employment and build a career that provides a living wage; 4) offers low-income adults, families, and children access to healthy food. Most importantly, we affirm the dignity of each individual by serving them with respect, compassion, and the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to succeed.
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