Peer Support Specialist

Pathways Vermont Community Center - Peer Support Specialist -

Part Time - $1500 Hiring Bonus Available*

The Company: Pathways Vermont is a dynamic nonprofit agency committed to permanently ending homelessness and offering innovative mental health services through ongoing supportive social work.

The Role: The peer support specialist provides mental health support and homelessness services to community members. They will have their own experiences of mental health challenges and/or homelessness, and will provide services from a perspective guided by their own experience. The peer support specialist builds authentic, mutual relationships with folks they support in group and one on one settings. The Community Center offers daytime drop-in and scheduled peer support hours. This position is supervised by the Community Center Supervisor.

Available Positions: One

Location: In Person, Pathways Vermont Community Center (PVCC) 279 N. Winooski Ave, Burlington VT 05401

Schedule: 20 hours weekly; 9:30am-1:30pm Mon-Fri (with some flexibility as needed by program)

Application Requirements:

A Cover Letter and Resume are required with your application.

Responsibilities:

• Provide peer support services to young adults and adults in Chittenden County who are experiencing mental health challenges and/or homelessness during drop-in hours, scheduled one-on-one meetings, or peer support groups.

• Participate in cleaning, general upkeep, collection of data, and regular reporting for Pathways Community Center and its facilities.

• Participate in staff meetings, co-reflection, individual supervision and trainings.

• Support in the navigation of local resources for mental health and/or homelessness

• Assist in the development and management of activities and events at PVCC.

• Attendance at the annual All Staff and Programmatic Retreats is an expectation of employment with Pathways Vermont, unless excused by the employee’s manager/HR. Retreats are held on workdays, during normal working hours, and are fully paid.

• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Personal experience with mental health challenges and/or homelessness, and a willingness and ability to connect with others from a peer perspective.

• Ability to connect with individuals from different backgrounds and life experiences.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

• Trained in and commitment to the values of Intentional Peer Support (or commitment to be trained within 6 months of hiring).

• Willingness to self-reflect, learn, and practice new ways of being in relationships

• Risk and discomfort tolerance

Compensation:

• $20/Hour

• $1500 Hiring Bonus*

*Hiring Bonus will be paid after the successful completion of 60 day introductory review with supervisor

Part Time Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (Prorated for Part time employees)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Wellness Reimbursement Program

• Longevity Recognition Rewards

• Access to a wide variety of Pathways facilitated trainings including Intentional Peer Support

It is the policy of Pathways Vermont that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identification, or disability. Pathways Vermont is committed to a diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people including people with military experience, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.