Peer Counselor

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Intake Counselor Job Description

Purpose:

To meet with women who may be pregnant, are currently pregnant or who have children under one years old in order to assess their needs, and match them with community resources and/or resources at Pregnancy Aid Detroit such as pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, diapers, baby clothing, formula, etc.

Role as a Peer Counselor:

1. Act as an advocate for the client by providing accurate information on all options after a positive pregnancy test. All life-affirming choices are promoted and supported. Abortion is not.

2. Give emotional support and spiritual guidance as needed.

3. Accurately describe our purpose, our services and our referrals.

4. Record each client session by completing the client case file - intake form and client case notes.

5. Uphold the center’s policies regarding confidentiality, even when no longer a volunteer.

6. Follow up with clients that give permission to be contacted.

7. Provide general office support when time permits.

Qualifications:

Volunteers are the very heart of this ministry. Therefore we look for qualities that will meet with our values and assist with meeting our goals. The qualifications that are needed to be an effective Peer Counselor include:

1. Agree with and uphold our Statement of Care.

2. Be compassionate and have the ability to care for others by reaching out and being involved with them. Be non-judgmental.

3. Have the ability to learn new skills and practice them.

4. Be committed to a woman-focused ministry, addressing the unique needs of women, especially low-income women facing an unplanned pregnancy.

5. Be dependable by being at the center for scheduled shifts.

Time Commitment: It is ideal that a peer counselor come once a week in order to build trust and a relationship with the regular clients. The center will accept volunteers once a week, bi-weekly or monthly for an entire shift or part of a shift. It is however important that volunteer-service be regular and consistent.

For more information please contact

Nancy Anter, Executive Director

pregnancyaid74@gmail.com

313-882-1000 (office)

313-919-8124 (text number)