Peer Partner

Who We Are:

We are a premier provider dedicated to healing children and young adults, strengthening families, and transforming communities through quality comprehensive services and advocacy. We envision a world in which children and young adults, families, and communities are able to heal, grow, and thrive.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-exempt Opportunity
Starting Salary Range: $18.64 - $22.00 per hour (based on bilingual status and/or experience) 

What We Offer:

An outstanding benefits package and numerous opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organization.

• Bilingual stipend of $2,000-$4,000 for application positions.
• 13 Paid Holiday per year including Cesar Chavez & Juneteenth, earn up to 22 days of PTO
• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Medical insurance offering 3 HMO with Kaiser and Health Net, and also a PPO Plan
• Dental insurance both HMO & PPO options, with 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage plan
• Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid up to two times the annual salary
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• 401k Plan: Hillsides offers a standard 401k plan with employer match with bi-level matching up to 5%; eligibility for enrollment in this plan is upon the date of hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions include:

• Mentor consumers, ages 16-25, by acting as a positive role model in areas such as healthy relationships, communication and problem solving skills
• Serve as a peer representative and advocate for the needs of consumers
• Link consumers to appropriate community resources and services 
• Demonstrate a willingness to share relevant personal experiences in efforts to empower consumers
• Assist with greeting consumers that enter the Peer Resource Center to ensure a safe and welcoming environment
• Facilitate specific peer-led programming and activities
• Provide leadership and guidance within the Youth Advisory Council
• Facilitate the intake process for new consumers as needed
• Provide assistance with daily sign-in and documentation policies
• Document and input consumer information and data into ETO software
• Attend and participate in a weekly Peer Resource Center staff meeting and individual supervision meetings  
• Participate in other required meetings, trainings and staff retreats
• Assist with special events and activities within the Peer Resource Center as required
• Assist with planning, preparation and disbursement of food to consumers
• Uphold the values of the Peer Resource Center and assist in maintaining these values by consumers
• Demonstrate a willingness to work flexible hours
• Develop and maintain accurate consumer records and participate in development of needs/strengths assessment and plan of care
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES

• Personal experience with stable and successful independent adult living is a plus
• Associate's Degree, college credits in Psychology, Child Development, or a related field, and/or a year of experience working in the field of social services.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to share and disclose, as appropriate, their personal story as a means to motivate and guide clients in their personal journey
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Valid California drivers license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier

TRAUMA INFORMED CARE (TIC)

Hillsides practices Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognizes the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma; Employees are asked to comprehensively integrate knowledge of Trauma Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices with the goal to prevent re-traumatization which promotes healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Hillsides is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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