Employer Name:

HopeWorx, Inc.

Location:

Norristown

Position:

Peer Advocate

Hours:

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, but two part-timers sharing the position could be considered

Position Description:

A Peer Advocate position that will provide mentorship, leadership, and training facilitation opportunities. The position requires the provision of individual advocacy services as well as the facilitation of our self-advocacy training.

• Support individuals with advocating for themselves and resolving any issues related to community living, including problems with service providers, property owners, roommates, utility companies, benefits, etc.
• Provide resources and support to help individuals know their rights and self-advocate to resolve issues
• Assist in facilitating AdvocacyWorx’ “Self-Advocacy Training”
• Participate with the advocacy team in weekly team meetings and in planning and creating goals and activities
• Provide written documentation on work completed with individuals
• Participate in committees, workgroups, trainings, and outreach with team members
• Occasional weeknights may be required

Job Requirements:

• Excellent people/social skills, including the commitment to treating everyone with dignity and respect
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are required
• Ability to problem solve and work with others on a team
• Good organizational, time management, and computer skills
• Ability to facilitate workshops and classes
• Ability to share personal experience purposefully to help others
• Ability to interact respectfully and collaboratively with all parties in the human service system
• Self-aware and able to take responsibility for own mistakes, successes, weaknesses, and strengths, as well as being able and willing to seek support when needed
• Personal lived experience in the mental health system, as well as knowledge of human service systems and resources in Montgomery County
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
• Knowledge of Community Support Program (CSP) Principals and Trauma Informed Care is preferred

Instructions on how to apply:

To Apply, please send letter of interest/resume to:
HopeWorx, Inc.
Attn: Sue Shannon
1210 Stanbridge Street Suite 600
Norristown, PA 19401
Or email to:
sshannon@hopeworxinc.org