Position Summary We are seeking a Certified Peer Support Specialist or a person willing and eligible to become certified immediately to provide support services to HIV Alliance clients. Our Peer Support Specialist must have strong boundaries and a clear understanding of structure, accountability, and the ability to work 40 hours per week in the office and the community with clients in the Breaking Barrier program. The PSS will work directly with people who are or have injected drugs to help increase their employment stability. The PSS will play a critical role in utilizing harm reduction strategies and motivational interviewing to empower clients to take steps to improve their access to employment through skill building and peer support. The PSS will assist clients with accessing social service programs and other services in the community. PSS must be able to effectively work with a variety of providers. While not all clients will be ready to enter treatment or engage in behavioral health care, the PSS will support them in identifying harm reduction goals, life goals, and employment goals to decrease the negative impact of substance use, reduce the risk of HIV and HCV transmission, and support the clients in behavior change. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Apply person-centered principles to build relationships, trust, and rapport with clients; Assess client strengths and needs to assist the client in developing goal/action plans; Refer clients to substance use disorder treatment/MAT and complete a warm hand-off; Utilize cultural competency, active listening, and motivational interviewing skills to provide ongoing assistance to clients in reaching their stability or treatment goals; Establish relationships and coordinate with agencies to provide intensive care coordination; Provide transportation and accompany clients to appointments to facilitate access to community resources services and behavioral health services. Promote/educate on harm reduction methods, including syringe exchange and testing that reduce risks for HIV/HCV/STI infection; Connect all clients who test positive for HIV or HCV with a confirmation screening and medical care Promote/educate on harm reduction methods, including naloxone and fentanyl test strips, that reduce risks for opioid overdose; Navigate clients to additional services and resources, including health insurance, basic needs services, and housing assistance; Maintain up-to-date HIV knowledge; Complete chart notes for client encounters and submit all program paperwork in a professional, timely manner Work closely with internal and local Peer Support Specialists and Certified Recovery Mentors to maximize the quality of community service Attend regular clinical supervision meetings Perform other duties as assigned/needed For a complete job description, please visit: https://hivalliance.criterionhcm.com/jobs/51/1/#509