Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.·San Luis Obispo, California
The Peer Support Specialist provides direct mentorship and guidance to individuals experiencing homelessness to help them find pathways to stability. They also manage daily center operations, including participant screening, food service coordination, and maintaining a safe environment.
Helping People.
Changing Lives Under the supervision of the Homeless Services Workers Supervisor and/or the Center & Interim Housing Manager, the Peer Support Specialist plays a key role in both the daily operations of the Homeless Services Center and in delivering direct support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
This position is essential in helping participants identify personalized pathways out of homelessness through mentorship and guidance.
What we're looking for in the ideal candidate: High school graduation or GED.
Experience in navigating the day-to-day life of accessing homeless services, mental health services, physical health services, and drug and alcohol services.
Lived past experience of homelessness and is currently in a stable housing setting.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
As a Peer Support Specialist you will: Help maintain a safe and secure environment by continually monitoring immediate site and premises, ensuring the team and participants are following site-specific policies and protocols.
Screen participants upon entry and administer the participant sign in and data collection process.
Act as a participant resource by providing referrals to any available community resources.
Coordinate and oversee participants assigned housekeeping duties are being completed.
Utilize prevention measures, conflict resolution skills and crises management techniques, with participants to help maintain an assault free environment.
Responsible for completing any necessary documentation, in an accurate and timely manner.
Work with your team and be trusted to use best judgment to make onsite decisions in the absence of the HSW Supervisor.
Participate in staff meetings and training sessions to ensure you are up to date on all policies, protocols and procedures.
Promote teamwork and assist when needed with training and providing direction to other staff or volunteers.
Provides, coordinates and oversees food service and coordinates meal provider staff regarding meals and food donations.
Maintains proper sanitation practices, clean-up, pick up and delivery of food.
Addresses maintenance and housekeeping issues as they occur.
May be required to operate day center laundry equipment.
Distributes personal hygiene items to clients.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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For a comprehensive list of employee perks and benefits, please visit capslo.org/careers.
For questions regarding the application process or open positions, contact the Recruiting Department at 805-544-4355 or email recruitment@capslo.org.
EOE/ V/ ADA/ Drug Free Workplace/ Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and lived experience of homelessness while currently residing in stable housing. A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and experience navigating social and health services are required.
Market context
In California, support-services roles in outpatient and clinic settings are typically in steady demand because they help keep patient flow, documentation, and front-desk or clinical support running smoothly. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, a medical assistant certificate, BLS certification, and prior outpatient experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification dates and outpatient experience before applying.
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