RESOLUTION NO. 2023---
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERCED, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY
UPDATING THE PERSONNEL ALLOCATION IN
THE CITY COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER'S
DEPARTMENT BY ADDING FOUR PEER
SUPPORT SPECIALISTS; AND ADDING THE JOB
DESCRIPTION AND ESTABLISHING THE
SALARY RANGE FOR THE PEER SUPPORT
SPECIALIST.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERCED
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, FIND, AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Classification Plan of the City of Merced is hereby amended by updating the personnel allocation in the City Council/City Manager's Department by adding four Peer Support Specialists at salary range 263 SECTION 2. The Classification Plan of the City of Merced is hereby amended by adding the job specifications for the Peer Support Specialist. The job description for the Peer Support Specialist shall be set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Merced at a regular meeting held on the __ day of _____ 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
X:\Resolutions\2023\City Manager\Resolution Peer Support Specialist.docx 1 APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
STEPHANIE R. DIETZ, CITY CLERK
BY: -------------Assistant/Deputy City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Date
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11. Participate and assist with facilitation of group workshops and activities, including self-esteem, forgiveness, and anger management mentoring groups.
12. Attend meetings with youth and their families including school, medical, counseling, and court.
13. Advocate for youth participants within a variety of settings, including but not limited to, school, juvenile court, medical and mental health agencies, and other community-based service providers.
14. Identify and network with other youth serving organizations.
15. Meet weekly with supervisor for direction, guidance, youth participant review, and submission of progress reports.
16. Assists with informing schools, parents, and the community about the work of Pathways to Success program.
17. Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and'or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
A willingness to learn and support the mission and services of Pathways to Success Minimum of one year experience working with at-risk youth Deep commitment to supporting and working with youth
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop trusting relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Familiarity with Merced and comfortable working in a range of neighborhoods Reliable transportation
Flexible, dependable and has an excellent work ethic (may work some evenings and weekends) Tenacity with creative problem-solving skills with persistence to see task through to completion Attention to detail and organizational skills for multi-taking Computer skills (typing skills and proficient with Microsoft Office) Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would like(v provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and some college coursework in social work, criminal justice, psychology, child development or similar field.
Experience:
Two years of work experience performing office support work.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Driver License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully pe1form the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to pe,form these essential job fimctions.