Community Health Worker (Peer Support Specialist)

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

Unclassified - Los Angeles, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

About the position

The Community Health Worker (Peer Support Specialist) at Home At Last CDC plays a crucial role in supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, particularly those who are justice-involved. This position focuses on providing comprehensive assessments, planning, and ongoing support to enhance client management and satisfaction. The goal is to promote continuity of care and effective case management through a trauma-informed approach, ultimately helping clients reintegrate into the community and sustain independent housing.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, motivate, and empower clients to become positive members of their communities.
• Assess clients at the point of enrollment and provide appropriate linkages and referrals to needed services through an individualized care plan.
• Meet with participants in person or virtually on a weekly or bi-weekly basis and document interactions in CHAMP.
• Identify community resources appropriate to meet participants' needs.
• Assist participants in navigating health systems through appointment accompaniment, transportation assistance, and coaching.
• Attend all required trainings and events organized by the county to foster learning and community.
• Maintain a detailed case file for every client assigned for service.
• Ensure facility cleanliness by assigning and monitoring client work, morning duty, and extra duty assignments.
• Perform intake and attend all staff meetings and training as directed.
• Communicate with Parole Officers or other Social Service Providers regarding the treatment, advancement, or clinical needs of the client.
• Investigate and report adverse occurrences, and work with other staff to identify resources.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete live scan/background clearance.
• TB Clearance required.
• A history of incarceration with demonstrated stability and successful reintegration into the community following incarceration.
• Prior experience working with individuals with system involvement, chronic medical issues, mental illness, SUD, or experiencing homelessness.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (weekends and evenings).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful situations.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity and ethical standards and judgment.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using HMIS.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance