Peer Support Specialist - Bilingual

Join McAlister Institute, a 49-year beacon in San Diego's Recovery Community.

We are seeking a Bilingual Peer Support Specialist who will play a crucial role in providing support and advocacy for individuals navigating their recovery journey. This position involves delivering prevention services, strength-based coaching, facilitation, and educational resources aimed at empowering beneficiaries and their families.

Benefits for YOU:

• 13 paid annual holidays, including your birthday; 12 paid vacation days, paid sick leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• 403(b) Retirement Plan + up to 6% Employer Match
• Health Insurance available the first of the month following 30 days of employment (Sharp)
• EAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold and promote the mission, philosophy, values, and direction of McAlister Institute.
• Conduct educational skill-building groups to teach coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills to beneficiaries and their families.
• Lead activities and coaching sessions to motivate beneficiaries to engage in behavioral health treatment.
• Support beneficiaries during transitions between levels of care and assist them in developing personalized recovery goals and processes.
• Provide care coordination services, including planning, accessing community resources, coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and psychoeducation.
• Foster a communication style that promotes wellness, recovery, and resilience, while respecting the rights, dignity, and confidentiality of all clients.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with agency, HIPAA, 42 CFR, and funding standards, ensuring accurate and timely progress notes.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.