Impactful Outreach Peer Advocate

A Hiring Company; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401k with employer contribution

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Palm Beach County is seeking an Outreach Peer Advocate to provide peer support to individuals experiencing homelessness. The role involves developing wellness and recovery plans, facilitating support groups, and advocating for clients within mental health and community systems. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to helping others through their lived experiences. This position comes with generous benefits and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing peer support and self-help services.
• Ability to engage and coach individuals in self-advocacy.
• Knowledge of community resources to aid individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and help develop self-advocacy skills.
• Assist in peer support and psycho-educational groups.
• Develop strength-based wellness and recovery plans.
• Build relationships with community agencies to advocate for individuals.
• Attend community events and trainings.
• Focus on client satisfaction with services.

Skills

Peer support skills

Effective communication

Self-advocacy

Community resource knowledge

Job description

A community-focused organization in Palm Beach County is seeking an Outreach Peer Advocate to provide peer support to individuals experiencing homelessness. The role involves developing wellness and recovery plans, facilitating support groups, and advocating for clients within mental health and community systems. Successful candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to helping others through their lived experiences. This position comes with generous benefits and a flexible work environment.