Peer Advocate Coordinator

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Lancaster, CA

3d • $25 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET, etc.) required.
• Lived experience as a parent of a child who received services from DCFS, DMH, Probation and worked through it to be able to share their experience and assist other families, OR Personal/lived experience as a consumer of services from DCFS, DMH, Probation, recovery from SUD and worked through it to be able to share their experience and assist other families.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with SED youth.
• Valid California Driver’s License and maintenance of a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy.
• SB803 - Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
• SB803 - Supervisor Training must be completed within seven (7) days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision to Parent Partners, ensuring that direct reports attend the Child & Family Team (CFT) and actively participate in development of the CFT.
• Participates in Network meetings and training, as appropriate.
• Assists staff in the documentation of mental health services.
• Assigns cases.
• Problem solves with professional staff.
• Represents SBHG HFW programs in the community and within state outreach agencies.
• Hires and trains staff.

Benefits

• 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).
• Ample vacation and holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED