What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATH Grant - Peer Specialist position at Touchstone Mental Health?
Peer Specialist – PATH Grant
Starting Pay: $25.00 an hour
Location: Minneapolis (Seward neighborhood)
Schedule: Five weekdays (8-hours each) or Four weekdays (10-hours each)
The Peer Specialist will work closely with the Case Managers in providing outreach and housing assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness in Hennepin County, as part of the PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) grant.
Peer Specialist – PATH Grant:
- Collaborate closely with Case Managers in locating and connecting with individuals referred to Touchstone via Hennepin County's Coordinated Entry Program.
- Assist individuals in accessing social security benefits and community resources.
- Assist individuals in completing the admissions processes for Touchstone’s programs.
- Assist individuals as they transition into housing as part of Touchstone’s programs.
- Document client care in the electronic health record (Credible).
- Maintain records to demonstrate outcomes as required by PATH grant.
Case Manager – PATH Grant:
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Must maintain acceptable vehicle insurance.
- Experience as a Peer Specialist required.
- Experience supporting individuals experiencing homeless or housing instability strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting adults with mental illness, substance use, and/or co-occurring disorders strongly preferred.
- Experience working within the community preferred.
Touchstone Mental Health Mission and Values:
Touchstone Mental Health provides innovative, person-centered services that foster hope, health and wellbeing.
- Dignity and respect are cornerstones of all our interactions.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion create a welcoming culture that reflects compassion and embraces differences.
- Innovation, excellence and collaboration in our work helps us set the standard for mental health services and assures safe and affordable housing for the people we serve.
- Person-centered approaches ensure that all people have the right to make informed choices about their lives.
Touchstone Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve and live in. People of color and LGBTQ-Identified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
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