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The Community Care Coordination - Straight To Home (C3 STH) program provides comprehensive care coordination, service navigation, and housing assistance for adults who are incarcerated or recently released from custody, are experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness, and are living with various medical, mental illness or substance use disorders.. As part of the C3 STH team the Peer Support Specialist provides a range of supportive and case management services to help clients obtain and maintain permanent housing.. Hold Peer Support Certification through Recovery International or NAMI or in progress and to be completed within 12 months of hire.. Joel is a board member of CalNonprofits, San Diegos Regional Task Force on Homelessness, 2-1-1 San Diego, and Santa Clara Countys Destination: Home. Joel also serves on San Diegos New Market Tax Credit Advisory Board and was co-chairperson for the previous Governors California Interagency Council on Veterans/Interventions to Solve Homelessness Sub-Committee.. Joel completed his bachelors degree in communications at California State University, Long Beach and masters degree in cross cultural studies at Fuller Seminary.

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**Peer Support Specialist - C3 Straight to Home (JR 2427)**
**ABOUT PATH**
Since its foundation in 1984, PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing.
**JR 2427**
**Peer Support Specialist - C3 Straight To Home (C3 STH)**
**San Diego, CA 92101**
**Salary:** $18.27/hr - $20.20/hr DOE
**Full Time**
**Non-Exempt**
PATH is seeking candidates passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others to join our San Diego team as a Peer Support Specialist in the C3 Straight To Home Program. **Due to the nature of the program and our work, we welcome and encourage those with lived experience related to homelessness, mental health, or substance use challenges to apply!**
**ABOUT THE C3 STH PROGRAM**
The Community Care Coordination - Straight To Home (C3 STH) program provides comprehensive care coordination, service navigation, and housing assistance for adults who are incarcerated or recently released from custody, are experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness, and are living with various medical, mental illness or substance use disorders. The goals of the C3 STH program are to help clients locate secure housing, increase their self-sufficiency, and reduce their criminal justice involvement. This includes connecting them with immediate housing upon release from custody to avoid a return to the streets and providing on-going support to ensure access and receipt of necessary services.
As part of the C3 STH team the Peer Support Specialist provides a range of supportive and case management services to help clients obtain and maintain permanent housing. Responsibilities of the Peer Support Specialist include:
* Conducting intake and needs assessments
* Collaborating with the C3 STH team and clients to develop individualized service plans (ISP) that are client centered and identify clear objectives
* Promoting and following the C3 STH Programs established values, guidelines and rules
* Utilizing motivational interviewing to help residents increase their opportunities and linkages to community resources, decrease social isolation, and address behavioral health and substance use needs
* Providing case management support including monitoring ISP progress, housing location, temporary financial assistance, and assistance with enrolling in VA healthcare MediCal and accessing applicable health services
* Providing transportation to clients as necessary to assist with housing and ISP goals
* Maintaining documentation standards as set forth by PATH polices and the program contact
* Provide crisis intervention for people experiencing homelessness in the community.
**WHAT YOU BRING**
Were looking for candidates that:
* **Have lived experience with homelessness, mental health and/or substance use challenges. Lived experience with homelessness strongly preferred.**
* Have experience providing direct client services
* Demonstrate ability to work effectively with diverse communities
* Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs
* Work just as well independently as they do on a team
* Exercise mature judgement, and are highly motivated, self-starting and proactive
* Are excellent at communicating, whether in writing or verbally
* Have a strong sense of prioritization and can coordinate multiple demands in a high-pressure environment
**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS**
For this role the Peer Support Specialist must:
* **Hold Peer Support Certification through Recovery International or NAMI or in progress and to be completed within 12 months of hire.**
* Be able and willing to participate in regular rotation of on-call duties to address client emergency situations after hours
* Be able and willing to work flexible hours which may include evenings or weekends
* Maintain regular and consistent attendance
* Have employment eligibility verification
* Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
* Provide proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination
* Have reliable transportation and:
+ A valid drivers license
+ Auto Insurance
+ The ability to qualify for PATH insurance coverage
* Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
+ Tuberculosis Test
+ Background Screening
+ Drug Test
**COVID-19 VACCINATION**
Effective 11/01/2021 PATH will require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of full vaccination as part of the pre-employment credentialing process.
**REMOTE WORK**PATH is a California employer. Therefore, all regular and customary work must be performed within the state. Approval for remote or hybrid work, does not establish approval for work to be conducted outside of California.
**WHAT WE OFFER**
In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.
If this position sounds like a fit, please submit your application today. **A resume is required.**
*PATH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PATH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.*
Location
**San Diego County**
Department
**Care Coordination Services - SD**
**Joel John Roberts**
**Chief Executive Officer, PATH Ventures**
Joel John Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, has led PATH for 25 years, was the founder and CEO of PATH Ventures, PATHs real estate affiliate, and the CEO of PATH Partners. Joel joined PATH as its Executive Director in 1996 when the agency was a single-location agency in West Los Angeles. Under his leadership, the agency has grown into a statewide agency, serving 150 cities and 20% of Californias homeless population. Joel is a board member of CalNonprofits, San Diegos Regional Task Force on Homelessness, 2-1-1 San Diego, and Santa Clara Countys Destination: Home. Joel also serves on San Diegos New Market Tax Credit Advisory Board and was co-chairperson for the previous Governors California Interagency Council on Veterans/Interventions to Solve Homelessness Sub-Committee.
He is the author of the book, How to Increase Homelessness, and frequently pens opinion pieces for news outlets across the state. Joel completed his bachelors degree in communications at California State University, Long Beach and masters degree in cross cultural studies at Fuller Seminary. When Joel has spare time, he likes to travel to exotic places around the world.
**Georgeanne Barrett**
**Director of Development and Communications**
Georgeanne Barrett joined PATH in June 2016 as the Director of Development. Georgeanne oversees PATHs private giving, fundraising events, and volunteer program with an emphasis on engaging new individual and corporate support.
Her background includes several years of experience in the nonprofit sector doing development work for organizations benefiting at-risk youth, children, and families. She has experience in volunteer management, event planning, and community engagement. Georgeanne received her Bachelors of Arts degree in journalism from the Uni<br/><br/>#J-18808-Ljbffr

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