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Peer Counselor – ROUTZ (downtown / civic / van ness)
By | September 27, 2007
WHO WE ARE
Since 1984, Larkin Street Youth Services has been committed to helping San Franciscos most vulnerable youth ages 12-24 move beyond street life. This commitment has fueled the development of a comprehensive continuum of services that is nationally recognized as a model of innovative and effective care. We offer stability, safety, and the opportunity for a better life.
Larkin Streets continuum provides a range of housing optionsfrom immediate emergency shelter to permanent supportive housingin addition to essential wraparound services that offer kids the resources and skills they need to exit street life. Supportive services include education, technology and employment training; healthcare, including mental health, substance abuse, and HIV services; and case management.
Our success rate in helping kids get off the street for good testifies to a simple truth: Given safety, shelter, compassion, guidance, and enough positive options, kids can find their own solutions. We believe all youth deserve the chance to reach their full potential and contribute their best to the world.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibility of the Peer Counselor is to provide peer guidance and support, peer counseling, and co-facilitate weekly substance use and mental health groups at Larkin Street Youth Services point of entry programs. Peer counselors work closely with counselors and case managers to insure effective and coordinated services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Co-facilitate substance use and mental health groups.
Provide individual peer counseling on issues of drug and alcohol use/abuse.
Attend Substance Abuse Specialists and ACT team meetings.
Provide information and referrals to homeless and runaway youth, including information regarding LSYS, such as shelter, drop-in, education, counseling, HIV and medical care.
Develop and evaluate groups as needed.
Be present at program service sites; perform program service related duties.
Record keeping and weekly statistical reporting on groups.
Other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE
1. Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor and appearance at all times.
2. Perform tasks and responsibilities in a complete and timely manner, complying with agency policies and standards and conforming to the requirements of this job description.
3. Maintain a creative, team-building, cooperative approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem-solving orientation to all tasks.
4. Maintain an awareness of the agencys mission and work to promote the positive individual and social change goals it embodies.
5. Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times keeping with the responsibilities carried personally and by the agency for the care and welfare of youth and families.
6. Actively strive to upgrade professional skills through engaging in appropriate professional training and experience.
7. Ability to work with a diverse staff and excel in a multi-cultural environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Ability to multi-task and efficiently manage priority action items
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of and experience working with youth, especially at-risk, homeless or runaway youth.
Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues including: symptoms of use and abuse, recovery and treatment philosophies, issues for homeless youth who are actively using substances.
Knowledge of mental health issues including: symptoms of mental health disorders.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to:
employment@larkinstreetyouth.org
In your subject line, please include CL-PCR, Peer Counselor – ROUTZ
You may also submit your coverletter and resume via mail to:
Larkin Street Youth Services
Attention: Human Resources
Job Code: CL-PCR
1138 Sutter Street
San Francisco, California 94109
No Phone Calls Please
Larkin Street Youth Services is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Larkin Street Youth Services seeks qualified candidates with interest Non-Profit Sector or Social Work. We committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.
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