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Job description
Peer Support Specialist – Veteran and Family
Peer Support Specialist to work directly with Veterans and their families as they pursue housing stability and greater self-sufficiency. This position provides peer-to-peer support, community outreach, resource navigation, advocacy, and ongoing encouragement. This position may require flexible hours, including occasional nights and weekends during severe-weather shelter activations.
What's in it for you?
Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:
Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
Holiday Pay
Teladoc (online care)
Referral Bonus Incentive
Weekly Pay
401k
And More!
Peer Support Specialist – Veteran and Family Details:
Temp-to-Hire position
$ 19.67 to $ 25.61 / hour
Full Time work available
First Shift (Monday through Friday)
Identify and engage unsheltered individuals through direct outreach, referrals, shelters, law enforcement, churches, and community service providers
Build trusting, supportive relationships with Veterans and their families
Provide encouragement and coaching related to self-care, housing stability, and independent living
Advocate for participants and help them work toward their individual housing goals
Assist participants with accessing community programs, services, and other resources
Maintain participant confidentiality Attend required severe-weather shelter training and certifications
Peer Support Specialist – Veteran and Family Qualifications:
Minimum of one year of direct client-contact or customer-service experience
Peer Mentorship certification and crisis-intervention training, or the ability to obtain both within one year of employment
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
Ability to maintain accurate and confidential participant documentation
Ability to interact respectfully with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Willingness to work occasional nights, weekends, and in varying weather conditions
Valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Previous military experience with an honorable discharge
Applicant may be subject to a background check
Applicant may be subject to a Motor Vehicle Report
Pre-employment drug screen (Excluding THC) is required as a condition of employment
*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.
Worksite address
medford, OR, 97504, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.