Peer Support Specialist - Horizon LA

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a talented  Peer Support Specialist   for a recuperative care facility. 

Now Hiring:  Peer Support Specialist

• Evening, Tuesday- Saturday shift

Horizon Recuperative Care is a pillar for providing care to the underserved in the community of Los Angeles, CA. We approach every day with one goal: To improve the lives we touch through quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion.

10900 South Vermont Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90044

Why work for us?

• Caring and compassionate environment

• Opportunity for growth, success, and longevity

• Come join employees who have become family!

• Supportive Management team

Benefits of the Peer Support Specialist:

• Competitive Wages and Benefit Package

• Flexible Schedule

• Paid Time Off

• Overtime Pay

• Monthly Phone Stipend after Eligibility

Now Hiring: Peer Support Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living

• Provide assistance with mobility, transfers, and positioning to ensure residents' safety and comfort.

• Monitor residents' health and well-being, reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate personnel.

• Engage residents in meaningful activities and social interactions to promote socialization and mental stimulation.

• Maintain a clean and organized living environment for residents, including resident rooms, common areas, and dining areas.

• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a caring and supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications:

• Experience as caregiver in behavioral care is needed.

• Bilingual preferred

• Prior involvement in caregiving or support roles, ideally within environments such as homeless shelters or comparable settings.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication abilities, coupled with a compassionate and non-judgmental demeanor.

• Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards individuals from diverse backgrounds, including the underserved population.

• Capacity to effectively collaborate within a team dynamic and navigate challenging scenarios with sensitivity and tact.

Horizon Recuperative Care is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Horizon Recuperative Care will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.