On-Call Peer Support Specialist - Residential Treatment Center

Janus of Santa Cruz • Santa Cruz, CA

51d • Onsite

About The Position

At Janus, founded in 1976, we are dedicated to transforming lives through supportive and successful substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services. Imagine being part of a team where your expertise and passion for helping others truly shine. Our mission is to assist individuals and families on their journey toward wellness and recovery in a professional and compassionate environment. We foster an inclusive culture where everyone is welcomed, accepted, and valued. Your role will directly contribute to the well-being of our clients, inspiring everything we do. At our Residential Treatment Center, you will play a crucial role in supporting clients’ recovery and self-sufficiency. By fostering shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, you will help clients stay engaged in their journey to overcome addictions and reduce the risk of relapse. As a Peer Support Specialist with lived experience in Substance Use Disorder (SUD), you embody core values such as hope, person-centered care, holistic wellness, authenticity, cultural responsiveness, humility, respect, integrity, advocacy, confidentiality, safety, education, mutuality, reciprocity, and resilience. Your mission includes providing planning support, developing professional learning plans, and offering hands-on instructional coaching and mentoring, all with a compassionate approach. Together, we can inspire and empower our clients to achieve lasting recovery and wellness. This is an On-Call Position.

Requirements

• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old.
• Identification: Provide a government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, ID card, or passport).
• Education: High school diploma or GED required (transcripts needed).
• Lived Experience: Self-identify as a Peer with personal recovery experience.
• Willingness to Share: Be open to sharing your recovery journey.
• Dedication: Strong commitment to recovery.
• Ethics: Agree in writing to follow the California Department of Health Care Services Code of Ethics for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists.
• Training: Complete an 80-hour training on California’s 17-core competencies for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists from a CalMHSA-approved program.
• Certification: Pass the state-approved Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification exam.
• Language Skills: Bilingual required (Spanish preferred).

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to access or maintain SUD treatment, recognizing the validity of “multiple pathways to self-defined recovery.”
• Explore all resources to help someone achieve recovery, including healthy nutrition.
• Meet with clients regularly to offer one-on-one support and counseling.
• Develop recovery plans, coping methods, and rehabilitation strategies with the client.
• Arrange medical appointments, therapy sessions, support groups, and other resources to aid the client.
• Monitor the client’s behavior, schedule, medication, and activities.
• Report any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to relevant professionals and assist with data-tracking requirements related to peer support care.
• Coordinate the client’s logistics, such as medical appointments and therapy sessions.
• Conduct assessments and provide feedback to the client, medical professionals, and the family.
• Generate recovery reviews and performance documents to track the rehabilitation process and support program enrollees in care plan goal completion.
• Use eHR for data entry and care coordination/referral documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Amazing Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 12 paid holidays, retirement benefits, no-cost mental health counseling services, and 12 paid sick days per year.
• Impactful Work: Be at the forefront of transforming lives and communities.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals committed to holistic care and rehabilitation.
• Professional Growth: Seize opportunities to attend, participate, and speak at local and state-level meetings, events, conferences, and training.
• Supportive Culture: Thrive in a workplace that values your contributions and supports your professional development.
• Janus of Santa Cruz maintains and promotes a working environment free from discrimination and harassment; and provides all current and prospective employees with equal opportunity in employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, sex, gender identity, physical characteristics, marital status, age, sexual orientation, organizational affiliation, veteran status, or past justice related situations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees