Peer Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Peer Support Specialist

Full Time | Days

Pay: $14 - $16/hour (Based on experience)

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Peer Support Specialists for Faith Mission in Fairfield County. Faith Mission is one of the largest homeless shelters in our area providing meals and shelter to men, women and Veterans with dignity and compassion.

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission : Creating a better world by serving people in need.

ABOUT Lutheran Social Services:

We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing . LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Benefits with Lutheran Social Services:

• Health insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community

Our Peer Support Specialist is responsible for engaging with and providing support to residents of the facility. This includes developing relationships and building rapport and trust with the residents.

What will I do as a Peer Support Specialist with Lutheran Social Services?

• Manages supportive living facility including orienting new residents to the house and program; enforcing rules of the program, including curfew; and managing the purchasing of food and other household items for the house.
• Regularly engages with residents, helping residents through challenges and providing support and guidance to residents. Acts as a role-model, coach and mentor and builds a sense of community within the program.
• Conduct a weekly house meeting with all residents at a regularly scheduled time once per week.
• Provide a daily report to the case manager as to the status of the residents.
• Document any unusual incidents occurring.
• All other related duties as required.

Requirements for a Peer Support Specialist with Lutheran Social Services:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist
• Prior experience working with the homeless and/or the AOD/Mental Health population (preferred).
• Valid Ohio driver's license, access to reliable insured transportation and ability to meet LSS insurance standards required.

As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.