Aviva Family and Children's Services
LYU Drop-In Center Peer Specialist
Aviva Family and Children's Services, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
LYU Drop-In Center Peer Specialist
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Aviva Family and Children’s Services
Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families.
Under the supervision of the Drop-In Center Coordinator, the Peer Specialist will play a crucial role in providing support, guidance, and encouragement to individuals experiencing homelessness by drawing upon their own personal experiences to connect and empathize with our clients. They will provide peer support, mentorship, and advocacy to individuals seeking assistance at the drop-in center, complete all necessary paperwork in accordance with County and agency regulations, and maintain confidentiality and boundaries while supporting individuals in a compassionate and non-judgmental manner.
Base pay range
$25.00/hr - $25.00/hr
Essential Functions
Utilize your lived experience of homelessness to build rapport and trust with clients
Provide peer support, mentorship, and advocacy to individuals seeking assistance at the drop-in center
Share strategies for overcoming challenges related to homelessness
Assist clients in accessing resources, services, and support networks within the community
Facilitate support groups and workshops focused on empowerment, resilience, and self‑care
Collaborate with case managers and other staff members to develop individualized support plans for the population; take on case management duties as assigned, if applicable
Advocate for the needs and rights of individuals experiencing homelessness in the community
Maintain confidentiality and boundaries while supporting individuals in a compassionate and non‑judgmental manner
Complete and regularly update case‑related documentation in specified time frames as required
Responsible for intake assessments and placements of children
Interface with agency staff to complement the individual’s experience
Maintain contact with outside agencies and their representatives
Attend staff meetings, trainings, conferences, and relevant informational meetings
Provide trauma‑informed care – participate in trauma‑informed training as assigned
Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences among the population being served
Other duties as assigned by the Drop‑In Center Coordinator or Assistant VP of Foster Adoption and Supportive Housing
Seniority level : Entry level
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Other
Industries : Health and Human Services
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role at
Aviva Family and Children’s Services
Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families.
Under the supervision of the Drop-In Center Coordinator, the Peer Specialist will play a crucial role in providing support, guidance, and encouragement to individuals experiencing homelessness by drawing upon their own personal experiences to connect and empathize with our clients. They will provide peer support, mentorship, and advocacy to individuals seeking assistance at the drop-in center, complete all necessary paperwork in accordance with County and agency regulations, and maintain confidentiality and boundaries while supporting individuals in a compassionate and non-judgmental manner.
Base pay range
$25.00/hr - $25.00/hr
Essential Functions
Utilize your lived experience of homelessness to build rapport and trust with clients
Provide peer support, mentorship, and advocacy to individuals seeking assistance at the drop-in center
Share strategies for overcoming challenges related to homelessness
Assist clients in accessing resources, services, and support networks within the community
Facilitate support groups and workshops focused on empowerment, resilience, and self‑care
Collaborate with case managers and other staff members to develop individualized support plans for the population; take on case management duties as assigned, if applicable
Advocate for the needs and rights of individuals experiencing homelessness in the community
Maintain confidentiality and boundaries while supporting individuals in a compassionate and non‑judgmental manner
Complete and regularly update case‑related documentation in specified time frames as required
Responsible for intake assessments and placements of children
Interface with agency staff to complement the individual’s experience
Maintain contact with outside agencies and their representatives
Attend staff meetings, trainings, conferences, and relevant informational meetings
Provide trauma‑informed care – participate in trauma‑informed training as assigned
Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences among the population being served
Other duties as assigned by the Drop‑In Center Coordinator or Assistant VP of Foster Adoption and Supportive Housing
Seniority level : Entry level
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function : Other
Industries : Health and Human Services
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