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Survivor Ventures is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title: Intensive Community Based Peer Support Specialist (Housing)
Directly Reports to Program Director
Position Summary: The Peer Support Specialist provides participants with intensive community based (ICB) case management services and on-site trauma-informed housing stability services.
Job Responsibilities
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Participate in the delivery of team-based, client-centered ICB service delivery.
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In coordination with S2E Intensive Community Based team, link participants to services to overcome barriers to housing including employment and economic empowerment, social services, childcare, transportation.
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Meet with participants at their home and accompany participants to court and other appointments in the community.
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Communicate and maintain good working relationships with crisis shelter providers, landlords and program participants.
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Administer housing barrier and VI-SPDATT Assessments
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Lead efforts in furniture acquisition and delivery upon lease signing and ahead of move-in dates.
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Provide trauma informed, strengths-based support and direct services to survivors.
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Building a trauma-informed, trust-based relationship with participants.
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Participation in case reviews, MDT’s and staff meetings.
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Communicate and maintain good working relationships with local CoC (SVHC) and attend weekly family and biweekly individual coordinated entry meetings, presenting clients and accepting referrals needed.
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Meet with participants regularly to provide support and guidance regarding budget, credit and financial goals.
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Serve as the mediator between participants and landlord if a conflict arises.
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Ensure client records, case notes and program documentation are up to date and according to standard.
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Provide referrals to community partners and stay connected to ensure coordinated care and data tracking.
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Assist in provision of training to community partners.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED, required.
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Experience with housing support services, property management, real estate and leasing offices required.
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Posses and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license and insured vehicle that meets minimum State of Virginia insurance requirements.
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Must be a survivor of human trafficking.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain positive relationships with Survivor Ventures staff and providers, administrators, peers, families, and stakeholders.
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Willingness to be innovative and flexible to meet the needs of direct service staff.
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Demonstrate familiarity and ability to navigate and use Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook); perform data entry (TIMS); and keep good records.
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