CURRY SENIOR CENTER
LGBTQ+ Peer Outreach Specialist
CURRY SENIOR CENTER, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
JOB SUMMARY:
The Peer Outreach Specialist provides vital outreach services and assessments to support socially isolated older men in the LGBTQ+ community, including those experiencing homelessness, throughout San Francisco’s Tenderloin, Civic Center, Western Addition, SOMA, Nob Hill, Castro, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods.
Definition of a Peer:
An older adult or a person with a lived experience navigating the behavioral health system of San Francisco either through their own journey of wellness and recovery, or having been supportive of a friend, loved one, or family member in their wellness and recovery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct assessments of new referrals and program participants every six months.
Develop trusting relationships with socially isolated older adults.
Outreach and engagement of diverse program participants: racially, ethnically, culturally, gender, sexual orientation, age group, etc.
Advocate for and model principles of wellness and recovery.
Link/refer program participants to LGBT+ community resources; medical, mental health, substance use, case management, and socially engaged activities.
Identify traditional and non-traditional venues where socially isolated older adults may be reached.
Facilitate group activities in person and remotely.
Provide culturally sensitive behavioral health assessments.
Complete weekly logs of visits with program participants.
Engage in supervision, team meetings and trainings.
Ability to enter data into database.
Maintain and submit accurate records, personal timesheet, and other program related documentation by established deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Minimum 2 years’ experience, and knowledge and understanding of low-income and LGBTQ+ minority communities in San Francisco.
Experience in, and knowledge of the behavioral health consumer movement.
A lived experience navigating the behavioral health system of San Francisco either through their own journey of wellness and recovery, or having been supportive of a friend, loved one, or family member in their wellness and recovery.
Lived experience of personal behavioral health condition(s).
Completing a mental health/substance use peer counseling certificate program is preferred.
Bi-lingual, preferred.
Proof of Covid vaccines is required: Complete the original series and first booster.
Proof of negative or nonactive TB is required. Curry Senior Center will provide or reimburse for the cost of a TB test after an offer of employment has been accepted by both parties. Proof of a negative TB test within 90 days will also be accepted.
Desired Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of mental health, substance use, and social service in the LGBTQ+ community.
Personal identification or comfort and familiarity within communities of color.
Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly, thoroughly, and concisely.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Solid aptitude for customer service.
High degree of skill in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workflow.
High level of analytical problem-solving skills.
Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage self-development.
Must be action-oriented and have the ability to work independently and as a team player.
Strong computer skills such as Chrome, Google suite, Apple iOS, Office suite.
Physical Demands:
Work will be performed sitting at a desk/chair or standing while speaking and interacting with clients. The position will require average finger dexterity to operate normal office equipment and systems.
Sitting 15% of the workday
Standing 15% of the workday
Walking 40% of the workday
Bending 5% of the workday
Twisting 5% of the workday
Lifting 5% of the workday/Moderate, generally not over 10 pounds
Carrying 5% of the workday/Moderate, generally not over 10 pounds
Climbing 10% of the workday
BENEFITS:
Curry Senior Center provides a range of exceptional benefits, including:
A 37.5-hour workweek (7.5 hours per day)
Enjoy a free lunch every Friday
100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee
Generous accrual of 24 PTO days per year from the date of hire, pro-rated for part-time employees
11 paid holidays per year
Additional education hour allowance
403(b) match and additional employer contribution after one year of continuous employment
Optional benefits such as Flexible Spending Account(s), Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Legal Assistance, and more
Our supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture are here to help you make a meaningful impact while feeling supported.
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The Peer Outreach Specialist provides vital outreach services and assessments to support socially isolated older men in the LGBTQ+ community, including those experiencing homelessness, throughout San Francisco’s Tenderloin, Civic Center, Western Addition, SOMA, Nob Hill, Castro, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods.
Definition of a Peer:
An older adult or a person with a lived experience navigating the behavioral health system of San Francisco either through their own journey of wellness and recovery, or having been supportive of a friend, loved one, or family member in their wellness and recovery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct assessments of new referrals and program participants every six months.
Develop trusting relationships with socially isolated older adults.
Outreach and engagement of diverse program participants: racially, ethnically, culturally, gender, sexual orientation, age group, etc.
Advocate for and model principles of wellness and recovery.
Link/refer program participants to LGBT+ community resources; medical, mental health, substance use, case management, and socially engaged activities.
Identify traditional and non-traditional venues where socially isolated older adults may be reached.
Facilitate group activities in person and remotely.
Provide culturally sensitive behavioral health assessments.
Complete weekly logs of visits with program participants.
Engage in supervision, team meetings and trainings.
Ability to enter data into database.
Maintain and submit accurate records, personal timesheet, and other program related documentation by established deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Minimum 2 years’ experience, and knowledge and understanding of low-income and LGBTQ+ minority communities in San Francisco.
Experience in, and knowledge of the behavioral health consumer movement.
A lived experience navigating the behavioral health system of San Francisco either through their own journey of wellness and recovery, or having been supportive of a friend, loved one, or family member in their wellness and recovery.
Lived experience of personal behavioral health condition(s).
Completing a mental health/substance use peer counseling certificate program is preferred.
Bi-lingual, preferred.
Proof of Covid vaccines is required: Complete the original series and first booster.
Proof of negative or nonactive TB is required. Curry Senior Center will provide or reimburse for the cost of a TB test after an offer of employment has been accepted by both parties. Proof of a negative TB test within 90 days will also be accepted.
Desired Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of mental health, substance use, and social service in the LGBTQ+ community.
Personal identification or comfort and familiarity within communities of color.
Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas clearly, thoroughly, and concisely.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Solid aptitude for customer service.
High degree of skill in grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workflow.
High level of analytical problem-solving skills.
Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage self-development.
Must be action-oriented and have the ability to work independently and as a team player.
Strong computer skills such as Chrome, Google suite, Apple iOS, Office suite.
Physical Demands:
Work will be performed sitting at a desk/chair or standing while speaking and interacting with clients. The position will require average finger dexterity to operate normal office equipment and systems.
Sitting 15% of the workday
Standing 15% of the workday
Walking 40% of the workday
Bending 5% of the workday
Twisting 5% of the workday
Lifting 5% of the workday/Moderate, generally not over 10 pounds
Carrying 5% of the workday/Moderate, generally not over 10 pounds
Climbing 10% of the workday
BENEFITS:
Curry Senior Center provides a range of exceptional benefits, including:
A 37.5-hour workweek (7.5 hours per day)
Enjoy a free lunch every Friday
100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee
Generous accrual of 24 PTO days per year from the date of hire, pro-rated for part-time employees
11 paid holidays per year
Additional education hour allowance
403(b) match and additional employer contribution after one year of continuous employment
Optional benefits such as Flexible Spending Account(s), Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Legal Assistance, and more
Our supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture are here to help you make a meaningful impact while feeling supported.
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