Forensic Peer Specialist

Forensic Peer Specialist I-III

Location:

Diversion Triage Center – Pleasanton, CA.

Employment Type:

Full-time. Swing Shift Available: 4:00pm-12:00am.

$2,000 (Distributed in 4 parts: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 90 days, $500 after 150 days, and $500 after 210 days of employment).

The bilingual bonus applies to client-facing positions and will be awarded upon successful completion of the language test.

Horizon Services, Inc. (HSI) is a nonprofit established in 1974 which offers addiction treatment with the goal of reducing substance use related challenges for people from all walks of life, including those from some of the most disenfranchised and marginalized communities. Providing exceptional services to our diverse community. We are proud to support Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD) clients in their preferred languages, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all.

We practice our values of Integrity, Respect, Compassion, and Professionalism to provide residential treatment, withdrawal management, and sobering programs to support the well-being of women, men, youth, LGBTQ, and BIPOC clients to live healthy, fulfilling and constructive lives. HSI is an inclusive workplace and a learning community where our collective experiences enrich each other’s growth.

The Forensic Peer Specialist position is a key role in carrying out daily activities and establishing connection with program participants at the Triage Center (Pleasanton and/or San Leandro). The position is central to monitoring and maintaining organization, structure and safety for all staff, clients and community members arriving or residing at the Triage Center.

We are seeking a Forensic Peer Specialist who is passionate about serving diverse communities. Bilingual candidates fluent in BHSD’s Threshold language— Spanish are eligible for an additional incentive.

In this role, you’ll help people with substance abuse challenges, and often with co-occurring conditions. You’ll use and grow your skills in compassionate care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, in a supportive and inclusive work environment. You’ll have the opportunity to provide our community with substance abuse treatment to help people who are just discovering possibilities in their journey, going from a place of hopelessness to a place where they are valued and have the potential for a better life.

• Monitor and observe clients’ behavior and activity to ensure clients are safe, accounted for and stable.
• Conduct property safety checks on client incoming property.
• Monitor daily bed roster and census to ensure client accountability with program requirements.
• Assist with meal preparation and meal distribution daily.
• Must work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Triage Center.
• Communicate daily needs or observational concerns or impressions to Health and or SUD staff.
• Participate in daily shift change activity any concerns.
• Create and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all clients at all times.
• De-escalate emotionally unstable client behavior.
• Provide orientation and overview for incoming clients.
• Attend to clients’ needs while maintaining daily activity schedule.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and organization daily.
• Monitor cleanliness and perform needed cleanup duties.
• Prepare bed rolls and basic hygienic items for all incoming clients.
• Ensure laundry details are completed.
• Replenish supplies as directed by Program Manager.
• Provide assistance with transportation and emergency response.
• Transport clients to local facilities when needed.
• Respond to emergency needs as directed by Program Manager.
  
  Assist staff with referral and or transfer to continuing care.

(Competencies required to effectively perform the job)

• Client Focus – Gains insight into client needs, quickly establishes rapport and relationships using evidence-based practices, provides compassionate and empathic client care to all program participants.
• Problem Solving – uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems…