Peer Support Specialist

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday, 8:00 pm or 4/10 schedule, Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm.

Pay Rate:

• $20.00 to $20.20 per hour (No current Peer Support Specialist certification)
• $23.08 to $23.31 per hour (Current Peer Support Specialist certification)

As a Peer Specialist, you will:

• Act as an ambassador to the program by welcoming, providing orientation, and engage prospective clients to the program.
• Utilize experiences as a recipient of mental health services to enhance recovery efforts of clients within the program.
• Provide peer support counseling to clients either individually or in groups, such as completing Wellness Recovery Action Plans.
• Promote and model the concept of recovery to program participants.
• Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team and shares practical insight related to illness management, life skills, and the lifelong recovery process.
• Act as an advocate for the client when appropriate.
• Assist clients with case management needs, such as driving to appointments, benefits applications, linking to community resources or learning to use public transportation.

Benefits:

• 19 days of PTO per year; 12 paid holidays per year
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt and access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Employee Assistance Plan

Education: High School diploma/GED with a minimum of one year of experience in a social services setting required.

Certification: Certified Peer Support Specialist through Cal-MHSA strongly preferred; required within 90 days of hire date

Credentialing: If you are applying to this position as a Licensed, Registered, Waivered, or Certified professional and are offered the position, you will be required to complete the credentialing process. Additional information will be provided at the post-offer stage.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Experience as a person who has received mental health services or has a close family member that has received mental health services required
• 1 year of working with the mental health population preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
• A valid California driver's license in good standing, personal vehicle, proof of insurance and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance