Peer Support Specialist - Outreach - Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio

Peer Support Specialist - Outreach

Full Time | Day Shift | 8am-4pm | Monday-Friday

** Pay rate up to $15/hr; based on experience **

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Peer Support Specialist - Outreach for Faith Mission in Fairfield County. Faith Mission is one of the largest homeless shelters in our area providing meals and shelter to men, women and Veterans with dignity and compassion.

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.

What will I do as a Peer Support Specialist - Outreach with Lutheran Social Services?

• Conduct street outreach in the community and on-site intake assessments in partnership with the Outreach Specialist
• Conduct VI-SPDAT assessments for housing and Coordinated Entry (CE) assessments.
• Link clients to services including, but not limited to: AOD treatment, harm reduction, resources and supports, mental health and medical services, employment/benefits, etc.
• Assist clients with obtaining documentation necessary for housing, employment, etc.
• Establish and maintain empathetic, non-judgmental relationships with clients and provide assertive outreach to engage clients when necessary.
• Build partnerships and work with community stakeholders and agencies
• Attend trainings as required to promote ongoing professional growth and development.

Requirements for a Peer Support Specialist - Outreach with Lutheran Social Services:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Certified Peer Support Specialist required.
• Prior experience working with the homeless and/or the AOD/Mental Health population preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver's license, access to reliable insured transportation and ability to meet LSS insurance standards required.

As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

Benefits for Full-time positions* with Lutheran Social Services include:

• Health insurance with 4-plan options!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Discount Marketplace
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community

*some part-time positions may be eligible for some benefits as well

ABOUT Lutheran Social Services:

We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.