Peer Specialist

Why Join Olive Crest?

Olive Crest transforms the lives of over 3,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk youth and their families each day. We are looking for people who have a heart for children and who desire to take on the challenge of pouring into the lives of children and families … One Life at a Time.®

Visit our Website at: https://www.olivecrest.org/

Overview:

• FT/40 hrs. Creates a welcoming and supportive environment for trafficked youth accessing the Drop-In Center. Maintains the safety of the space for participants, co-workers, volunteers, and the community. Engages with the clients to develop health connections. Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field and experience with trafficked youth in any capacity. Fluency in Spanish preferred. Starting pay rate of $24 – $24.50 based on a bilingual differential.

EEO: We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Responsibilities:

• Create a welcoming environment in the drop-in that support engagement of at-risk youth.
• Ensure that the facility is well-maintained and adequately staffed.
• Develop one-on-one relationships with clients by providing support, guidance and concrete assistance that focuses on the needs of the client, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Function as a positive role model and advocate for the client in his/her family system and community.
• Identify, access and use resources and relationships to build an on-going support network for the client.
• Provide services in the center, in the schools, and other community locations.
• Provide one-on-one and group interactions with clients, orienting clients toward socially acceptable activities, practicing appropriate behavior, identifying and reinforcing behaviors.
• Assist clients to address their basic needs for safety.
• Accurately document all services provided and all contacts regarding client as directed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree, or 1 year of experience with the target population in a qualifying program.
• Be 21 years or older due to County contract requirements.
• Maintain a valid California Driver’s License and acceptable driving record of at least 3 years as required by Olive Crest’s insurance carrier.
• Must maintain vehicle insurance throughout course of employment.
• Maintain criminal record clearance.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification upon hire and maintained throughout employment
• Ability to intervene during crisis situations with youth up to 18 years of age.
• Ability to perform housekeeping, cooking, and cleaning duties.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30lbs.
• Must be able to walk on unstable ground and to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, use hands/ feel, climb, balance, and walk frequently.
• Apply reason in problem-solving situations where only limited standardization may exist. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
• Must have a philosophy of support for at-risk children and families in line with the mission, vision, values, and statement of faith of Olive Crest.

Health Benefits include:

• 2 Cigna Medical HMO's, PPO, and an HSA plan to choose from
• A Dental HMO and PPO through Cigna to choose from
• A vision plan through Cigna

Time Off Benefits include:

• Up to 48 hours of sick time per year that caps at 120 hours
• Flexible use of sick hours for personal time
• Up to 1 week of vacation time for the first year, 2 for the second and an increased schedule every 5 years there after
• Up to 40 hours per year for Jury Duty or Trial Witness
• Up to 48 hours per year for Bereavement with death in immediate family

Other Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Mental Health Assistance
• Loan forgiveness qualified (PSLF)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Pre-taxed childcare
• Referral program
• 5 AFLAC Options to choose from

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)
• Mentoring: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $25