Peer Support Specialist

Peer Support Specialist

Under the administrative supervision of the team lead or program director, this position is responsible for assisting members in meeting their expressed goals toward crisis resolution and maintaining wellness while living in the community. Additional support in areas of advocacy and the connection to local county/state resources will be provided as needed. This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position will utilize lived experience perspectives and training to support client participants at Turning Point Community Programs. The peer specialist will provide an avenue for active listening and provide messages of hope and recovery.

Supports and teaches recovery principles and use of recovery tools

Models personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hopefulness

In partnership with each client, assesses their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges to support the client's stated goals

In partnership with the participant, supports the development of their recovery plan

Responsible for supporting participants in wellness activities

Provides "on-the-spot" support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program

Assists in maintaining monthly guest logs and guests' records

Responsible for completing/facilitating items on the health and housekeeping log

Ensures health and safety practices are met and supports guests in participating in the procedures

Supports the philosophy of empowerment, participates in a mutual learning approach

Attends team meetings as scheduled and required for your position unless excused by the program director/manager

Completes necessary paperwork as instructed by the program director

Supports clients in developing reciprocal relationships and natural support systems to strengthen self-sufficiency

Attends a minimum of one (1) co-reflection group per month

Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs

Education, Training, and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is through graduation from High School or completion of the GED program. Varied life experiences related to mental health.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: California driver's license & current vehicle insurance/registration Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old, excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport, inclusive of bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.