Peer Support Specialist

Community Research Foundation

Chula Vista, CA

Description

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

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

Requirements

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

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