Peer Advocate Part-Time - Community
About The Position
Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth. The purpose of this position is to provide active hands-on peer support to children, youth and young adults receiving services at the Sycamores. Effective peer support should be friendly, helpful, accessible, and flexible. Peer support may be delivered in individual or group settings at the agency in family homes or in community environments. The role of the Peer Advocate is to work collaboratively to increase consumer involvement within program areas while decreasing unintentional programmatic and institutional bias about consumers.
Requirements
- Must have had lived experience as a consumer of mental health services.
- Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
- Personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various locations.
- Valid California driver’s license.
- Acceptable driving record as determined by Agency policy.
- Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
- Must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide active hands-on peer support to children, youth and young adults receiving services at the Sycamores.
- Deliver peer support in individual or group settings at the agency, in family homes, or in community environments.
- Work collaboratively to increase consumer involvement within program areas.
- Decrease unintentional programmatic and institutional bias about consumers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
