Peer Support Specialist

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required

• Required: Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
• Preferred: One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in a mental health, health care, or other social services agency / organization serving people with disabilities.

• Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
• Valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance and must maintain a driving record that meets the company driver's eligibility policy.
• Valid First Aid certification issued by the American Red Cross or another recognized certifying agency.

The Peer Support Specialists are responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Specialists are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Specialist will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.

24.16 - 29.00 USD Per Hour

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

• On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

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