Cafe Companion
recovery cafe san joseSan Jose (CA)
About the role
A companion is literally "someone who breaks bread with another." ?Café Companions come into Recovery ?Café to listen, to share a meal or a cup of coffee, to be a friend to Cafe members who come here for recovery support. Many Cafe members are either homeless or at risk of homelessness, and many have mental health issues, addiction challenges, or are recovering from trauma. Cafe Companions bring their life experiences to Cafe conversations, and in doing so make our community a more supportive, engaging place for members. Training in how to be a Cafe Companion is provided. Recovery ?Café is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Cafe Companions should be available at least one of those days, during those hours, to be a good fit for the role. Most Companions choose to be at the Cafe 1-2 hours per visit. Being a Companion from 10am to noon lets you chat with the community over morning brunch. 11-1 or noon-12 lets you enjoy lunch in conversation. 2-4pm lets you enjoy an afternoon coffee with folks during Latte Hour.
Before you apply
Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.
Your profile is current
It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.
Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.
Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.
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