Bilingual Peer Counselor & Case Manager (Spanish–English)

Lafamiliacounseling; California; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

La Familia is seeking a Peer Counselor in California to engage clients and provide intensive case management, housing and health resource linkage, and advocacy through the reentry process.

You will work under SEIU 1021 terms, participate in weekly meetings, document progress, and support diverse participants with culturally competent care while using Motivational Interviewing techniques.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred.
• Valid CA driver's license required.
• Experience in non-profit/community organizations preferred.
• Experience with diverse populations and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, engagement, linkage, and follow-up services to participants.
• Serve as role model and coach to inspire, advocate for participants and their families.
• Support participants as they navigate the criminal justice and court systems.
• Provide culturally competent supports and connect to community resources.
• Maintain documentation and report progress to supervisors.
• Attend trainings and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license

Lived experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Peer Support Specialist Certification

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

La Familia is seeking a Peer Counselor in California to engage clients and provide intensive case management, housing and health resource linkage, and advocacy through the reentry process.

You will work under SEIU 1021 terms, participate in weekly meetings, document progress, and support diverse participants with culturally competent care while using Motivational Interviewing techniques.