Peer and Family Advocate - Per Diem
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. They assist consumers in exploring options, developing problem-solving plans, and discussing issues related to relationships, feelings, attitudes, personal goals, and individual rights. Some Peer Advocates also help consumers develop independent living skills such as money management and household tasks. Utilizing the Recovery Model, the goal is to empower consumers to envision and work towards a future with opportunities for employment, education, and independent living, supporting their recovery and the creation of 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.
- Serve as informal advocates, allowing 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.
- Empower consumers in creating a hopeful future where they can experience the possibilities of getting a job, earning a diploma, and having an apartment of their own.
- Support consumers in moving toward recovery and creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.
Benefits
- DailyPay
- Supervision for BBS hours for MFTI and ACSW's
- Competitive compensation
- Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision
- Many other voluntary benefits
- Rewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
- Excellent work/life balance including generous vacation and holiday pay
- Meaningful relationships with co-workers and the individuals served
- Family-oriented environment
- On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development
- Flexible work schedule and environment
- Mileage reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
