Bilingual/ Bicultural Peer Support Specialist

Hours per week 40 hours (1.0 FTE)

Supervised by Accessing Success Program Supervisor

Location Eugene

Starting pay range $19.43-20.43

Up to $3,000 paid in two increments – upon initial hire and after completion of evaluation period

Overview

The mission of Relief Nursery is to prevent the cycle of child abuse and neglect through early intervention that focuses on building successful and resilient children and strengthening parents. Our staff work as a team to provide a unique array of comprehensive family support services from therapeutic classrooms to substance use disorder recovery support, that are easily accessible to parents with children birth to six years of age who are at high risk for abuse or neglect. At the core of the Relief Nursery is the belief in focusing on, and building upon, the strength of each family we serve.

Relief Nursery serves a diverse population and we are currently hiring for a Bilingual Peer Support Specialist within our Accessing Success program to help us provide recovery support to our Spanish-speaking families. Accessing Success provides drug and alcohol intake services, counseling, parenting classes, peer support, childcare, transportation, and social skill activities to help parents achieve and maintain recovery. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds and strive to hire individuals interested in unique, challenging, and rewarding career opportunities.

Please note that Relief Nursery is a vaccinated campus. All staff are asked to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to Relief Nursery or document their intention to become vaccinated.

Responsibilities

The Bilingual Peer Support Specialist will work primarily with Spanish-speaking parents referred from various Relief Nursery programs. Peer support will consist of, but is not limited to, home visits, telephone contacts, transportation, referrals and advocacy. Peer support staff work directly with the Program Supervisor to design and implement education, referral, and involvement in parent components of the program.

Peer support staff maintain a personal recovery program, if appropriate, as well as model recovery-appropriate behavior. Applicants will be asked to discuss recovery experiences during interview process.

1. Participate and/or provide support to Spanish-speaking parents and families as it pertains to:

a. Telephone contact with clients

b. Provide client transportation to remove barriers

c. Provide support for clients during social activities, community engagements, and recovery meetings

d. Home visits

e. Serve as a family advocate and liaison with community partners

2. Maintain familiarity with mandatory reporting, child abuse statutes, and indicators of abuse, neglect, threat of harm

3. Follow all procedures regarding written protocol and confidentiality of records

4. Obtain Certified Recovery Mentor Certification within 6 months of hire date

5. Set up and clean-up of Relief Nursery classes, evening groups, and other support groups

6. Attend group activities to ensure that they are sufficiently supervised and cohesive.

7. Provide other individual and family support as needed

8. Attend program and staff meetings and weekly supervision meetings with Program Supervisor

9. Meet program standard to make contact with all clients within 48 hours of referral

10. Maintain referrals, notes and files of all contacts regarding client in a timely manner

11. Complete all required Relief Nursery trainings, including Relief Nursery bus and van driver training and fill in for transportation staff on an occasional basis

12. Perform other duties as assigned by Relief Nursery Supervisors and/or Program Directors

Minimum Qualifications

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.

1. High School diploma or equivalent

2. Familiarity with substance abusing population and people with disabilities

3. Must be able to demonstrate continuous sobriety under non-residential, independent living conditions

4. Proficient verbal and written skills in both English and Spanish

5. Applicants must have participation in or an understanding of the Spanish speaking community, and have culturally appropriate professionalism to serve this population

6. Knowledge of substance use disorders and detoxification

7. Familiarity with community programs and resources for treatment, recovery support, housing, employment, and other support services

8. Ability to work cooperatively with supervisor/ collaborative team and maintain frequent contact

9. Ability to perform tasks quickly and accurately from written and oral instructions and be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

10. No pending or unresolved criminal charges or are on active probation or parole

11. Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively orally and in writing

12. Work well with parents and children of diverse backgrounds

13. Work independently

14. Ability to function in crisis situations

15. Maintain a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and a safe driving record and have ability to transport potential clients and children

Preferred Qualifications

1. Current CRM or CADC.

2. Associates degree or higher in Human Services or field of similar focus

• One (1) year or more paid employment working with substance use disorder population and/or culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Annual Benefits for Employees

Relief Nursery employees enjoy the benefit of working for an organization that makes the world a safer and better place. A flexible work schedule and the benefits listed below round out the generous benefit package offered.

· Competitive Wage

· Medical Coverage (very low employee cost)

· Dental Coverage (very low employee cost)

· Flexible Spending Account available

· 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

· Employee Assistance Program

· 64 hours of paid sick leave per year, up to 128 hours of accumulated sick leave

· 5 weeks of paid vacation leave per year

· 2 paid personal days per year (add 1 additional day per each 5 years worked)

· Paid Holidays

· Paid Jury Duty time

· Mileage reimbursement

· Opportunity for internal growth and promotion, including access to professional development funds and training opportunities

· Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

Interested applicants, please email resume and cover letter to:

Thalassa Montemurro, Accessing Success Program Supervisor

Position posted on Relief Nursery website

Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, DMV check, and proof of auto insurance required. Position will remain open until filled.

Relief Nursery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20