Peer and Family Advocate - Per Diem

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Yucca Valley, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Peer and Family Advocates are individuals with lived experience in the mental health system who serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates for consumers. While not professional counselors, they are trained in basic counseling skills and are integral members of the treatment team. Their role involves helping consumers explore options, formulate problem-solving plans, and discuss issues related to relationships, feelings, attitudes, personal goals, and individual rights. They may also assist consumers in developing independent living skills such as money management and household tasks. Utilizing the Recovery Model, the primary goal is to empower consumers to build a hopeful future, including possibilities of employment, education, and independent housing, supporting their journey toward recovery and a meaningful life separate from their illness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and completion of some college-level (or equivalent) coursework in sociology, psychology, mental illness and its treatment, health care system, counseling and/or peer counseling.
• Six months of full-time or equivalent experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services in a mental health, health care, counseling, peer counseling, education, advocacy, or other social services agency/organization serving people with disabilities.
• Ability to visually and audibly assess client's behavior and needs.
• Understanding of Standard Precautions.
• Demonstrated safe driving record with DMV.

Nice To Haves

• Valid California Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates to consumers.
• Act as treatment team members trained in basic counseling skills.
• Help consumers explore options and formulate problem-solving plans.
• Offer informal advocacy for consumers to discuss issues surrounding relationships, feelings, attitudes, personal goals, and individual rights.
• Assist people in learning independent living skills such as money management or various household skills.
• Support consumers in moving toward recovery and creating a meaningful role in their life, separate from their illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED