Job Description

ABOUT PRC BAKER PLACES:

PRC BAKER PLACES is a non-profit residential treatment agency that has provided the San Francisco community with alternatives to institutional care since 1964. Our direct care professionals provide counseling and case management services to previously homeless adults living with co-occurring diagnoses of chronic mental illness and substance use disorder. All agency services are provided from the philosophy of social rehabilitation which integrates teaching daily living skills in a safe and healthy environment.

MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to help people affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, or mental health issues better realize opportunities by providing integrated legal, social and health services that address the broad range of social risk factors that impact wellness and limit potential.

VALUES THAT GUIDE US: Accountability, Honesty, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Respect

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Peer Support Specialist works as a member of a team to help build better connections and  treatment follow-up for people who received services from the HIV/Hep C testing grant who are out in the community or other residential treatment settings.

This position involves participation and implementation of grant goals consistent with funding requirements.

·       Ongoing outreach to existing clients for improved 6-month follow up interviews

·       Complete all tracking and reporting requirements for outcomes and evaluation.

·       Promotes client engagement with wellness services and recovery activities.

·       Demonstrate ability to work with clients with diverse backgrounds.

·       Work with program staff to obtain support and build skills to be effective in the position.

·       Other duties to be assigned as required.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

·       Good communication skills.

·       Good organizational skills.

·       Comfortable working with people with mental health and substance use disorder issues

·       Personal flexibility

·       Exhibits enthusiasm, respect, adaptability, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment.

·       Demonstrates ways to become empowered and self-responsible.

·       Demonstrates ability to work with clients with diverse backgrounds.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·       High school diploma or equivalent

·       PRC Peer training program completion, i.e.: Lift Up SF

·       Other community based peer training program completion

EXCELLENT BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long term and Short Term disability, Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program, Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan, Generous Paid Time Off.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We encourage all candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel qualified. Baker Places, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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Company Description

PRC BAKER PLACES is a non-profit residential treatment agency that has provided the San Francisco community with alternatives to institutional care since 1964. Our direct care professionals provide counseling and case management services to previously homeless adults living with co-occurring diagnoses of chronic mental illness and substance use disorder. All agency services are provided from the philosophy of social rehabilitation which integrates teaching daily living skills in a safe and healthy environment.