What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist position at Felton Institute?
Job Description :
Peer Support Specialist
Felton Reentry Engagement Program (REP)
Agency Overview
Felton Institute responds to the needs of our community by providing innovative, evidence-informed social services that transform lives. Our organization offers 50 programs that address mental health, the unhoused, early care and education, those impacted by the justice system, transitional age youth, as well as aging adults. Our programs combine the latest scientific research with cultural sensitivity and a deep commitment to supporting and reflecting the communities we serve. Felton offers a dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment where we encourage the use of professional development, that staff can utilize throughout their career.
Program Description
The Reentry Engagement Program (REP) is a community-based, intensive case management and mental health short-term program that is centered around the priorities and interests identified by its clients both in-custody at Santa Rita Jail and recently released into the community. REP is operated by a diverse team of clinicians and peer support staff who are committed to the values and principles of social and restorative justice in their partnership with REPs clients (TAY and adults with serious mental health conditions.) This program seeks to help increase coordination amongst service delivery systems; support clients in navigating reentry and transition of care; expand the inter-disciplinary treatment team approach of planning of care, treatment, and services for clients; and improve client outcomes to reduce contact with the legal system and emergency services.
Specific Responsibilities
- We are looking for a compassionate, growth-minded individual who is passionate about working with adults who are not only justice-impacted and returning to their communities but also experiencing serious mental health and often substance abuse issues. This role embodies the practice of meeting people where they are at, including meeting individuals at various community settings, in Santa Rita Jail, honoring where people are at in their recovery journey, flexibly responding to needs, etc.
- Adheres to the modalities of Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Trauma-Informed Care to engage high-need clients in interventions to assist them in creating and meeting their goals.
- Provides outreach, engagement, skills-building, and resource navigation services. Draws from personal experience to provide hope and validation while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Supports other members of the treatment team via duties related to providing excellence in care.
- Adheres to laws regarding confidentiality and reporting requirements and maintain accurate, timely progress records for electronic data entry.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Information :
Reports to : Program Director
Job Type : Full Time
Work Schedule : Onsite
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Salary Range : 60,000-65,000 USD Annually (DOE)
Benefits (subject to election and eligibility) : Fully-Paid Medical and Dental Plans; Health Reimbursement Card, Paid Time Off (personal, vacation, and sick time), 403B with company match.
Applying Instruction :
Candidates should apply for the position at our career page careers.felton.org OR directly email resumes to jobs@felton.org.
IMP NOTE : Job responsibilities are subject to change according to program requirements.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
