Bilingual Peer Service Advocate– Sixth Street Self-help Center
Central City Hospitality House
San Francisco, CA, United States
On-site
Two years peer counseling experience
Harm reduction principles application
Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
The role involves providing crisis intervention and peer counseling to encourage community members to engage in services and improve their health
Job Summary
The role involves providing crisis intervention and peer counseling to encourage community members to engage in services and improve their health.
Candidates must utilize harm reduction principles to motivate participation among individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and substance use issues.
The organization is a progressive, community-based entity dedicated to fostering self-sufficiency and cultural enrichment for neighborhood residents.
Matching Summary
The role involves providing crisis intervention and peer counseling to encourage community members to engage in services and improve their health.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Two years peer counseling experience
Harm reduction principles application
Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
Knowledge of San Francisco community resources
Trauma-informed care approach
Nice-to-have
Lived experience with homelessness or poverty
Strong active listening and rapport building
Commitment to personal and professional development
Ability to work in a team setting ethically
Experience with diverse constituencies
Key Requirements
Minimum two years peer counseling experience
BA/BS degree combined with related experience
Personal or lived experience with poverty/homelessness