Peer Specialist (Family) I, II - Bilingual Required

About the position FCNI is a community-focused non-profit organization dedicated to providing hope, stability, support, and empowerment to individuals in need through partnerships with local agencies. We are seeking a Peer Specialist to join reputed company. The Peer Specialist will offer support, guidance, and advocacy to individuals interacting with the legal system (e.g., CWS, Probation) and those reputed company with Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Special Education services. Leveraging their own lived experience, the Peer Specialist will reputed company hope, promote empowerment, and facilitate stability. This role involves building trusting relationships, delivering direct peer support, and collaborating with clients and treatment teams to reputed company successful reputed company.

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• Other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• Must be computer literate with proficiency in reputed company Office Suite and knowledge of database and reporting tools
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal)
• Excellent time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent driving: Must be reputed company to safely operate a motor vehicle during daytime and nighttime hours.
• Must be reputed company to drive safely in various weather and lighting conditions
• At times, must be reputed company to lift 15 pounds
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• Former recipient of FCNI services is desired

Benefits

• FCNI will cover 75% of employee's premium and 60% of employee's dependent’s premium on the primary plan offered-reputed company PPO Health Benefit, reputed company and Dental PPO.
• HSA & reputed company plans available
• 403(b) plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary pre-tax toward their retirement with a monthly employer match.
• 13 paid holidays annually
• 17 days of PTO accrued annually (increases at the beginning of 4 years of service)

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