What are the responsibilities and job description for the PEARLS Coach position at P.E.E.R.S?
FUNCTION
A PEARLS Coach supports wellness for older Alameda County residents through conversations around mental health and wellness virtually or via phone, and in the participants' homes or at a community center or agreed-upon location.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meet regularly with PEARLS Participants and
- Report challenges and successes to group meetings to build teamwork and assist other Coaches.
- Complete admin tasks and participate in coaching groups for all PEARL program activities.
- Maintains records of meetings with participants, collects data, and work with the PEARLS Program Assistant to track grant deliverables for the PEARLS Program.
- Participate in the recruitment of PEARLS participants.
- Attend PEARLS Team Meetings and required PEERS meetings and trainings
- Sustain a high-integrity program with a cultural lens, including ethnicities, life experiences, gender(s), sexuality, socio-economic status, age, etc.
SPECIFICATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS, and COMPETENCY FACTORS
- Experience as a mental health consumer and/or family member is at the core of our mission and vision. We seek someone who understands that we are a peer-run and operated organization that honors lived experience as an expertise in the mental health field.
- Commitment to demonstrating the mission, vision, and values of PEERS.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Public speaking and presenting skills (or willingness to be trained).
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse teams and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to take the initiative, work independently and meet project deadlines and expectations.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and car
- Preference given to Alameda County residents
- Bilingual proficiency is a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS and JOB SETTING
- Program headquarters is a standard office setting on the second floor of a multi-story building, requiring an elevator for access.
- Hybrid work environment
- An environment with diverse populations routinely comes in for workshops or training.
- Innovative, mental health consumer-driven organization with strong ties to the community.
Status: Hourly – Non-exempt employee