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Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Peer Support at The Living Room working with our emergency services program!
ROCA candidates may join BHN in a variety of settings!
Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support The Living Room with the following:
- Providing direct services to individuals in a comfortable home styled emergency shelter that support the growth, independence, and safety of individuals.
- Monitoring individuals' overall health and well-being.
- Assisting and monitoring daily living and encouraging independence, competency and decision-making.
- Initiating, supporting, and ensuring quality of life through empowerment, safety awareness, respect and dignity.
- Providing related activities to document and support the services provided to individuals.
- Providing crisis intervention and emergency support.
- Maintaining, enhancing and fostering social support networks and relationships.
The Living Room Peers provide a supportive environment by sharing their own experience of recovery to support individuals served on their journey. The Living Room provides a safe space, allowing for someone in crisis to connect with peers, avoiding the emergency room or hospitalization. The Living Room is a recovery model that draws from a strength-based approach and enlists the values of hope, peer-to-peer support, empowerment of guests and transparency.
What are we looking for in a Peer Specialist?
- Commitment to empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration of Individuals/persons served (required).
- At least six months of experience in human services (preferred).
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (required).
- Valid driver's license and a reliable car available for working hours (required).
- Training is provided by BHN.
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
**NOTICE**
In accordance with the BHN's Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents, and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated during flu season (defined as October 1st - through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.
Additionally, BHN is a Tobacco Free workplace. All Staff, interns, temps, residents, and contractors agree not to smell of or use Tobacco or ENDS products while on paid work time or within sight of any BHN facility.
