Peer Partner I

Pacific Clinics • Yucaipa, CA

12d

About The Position

Peer Partners draw on relevant personal experience with a particular challenge or issue to support, guide, and mentor others facing similar circumstances. They provide empathy, understanding, and practical advice to help individuals navigate challenges, while promoting recovery, empowerment, and community connection. The role involves collaborating with service providers and team members as part of a holistic support network and maintaining appropriate boundaries and confidentiality. The position may involve unsupervised contact with children and may require driving on agency business.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; two years of relevant experience equals one year of education.
• Directly related experience as a recipient of behavioral health services, recovery services, or systems involvement (such as mental health, substance use, or foster care).
• Relevant experience overcoming one or more challenges, such as mental health issues, substance use, homelessness, or system involvement.
• Ability to build trust and rapport through empathy and shared experience.
• Effective verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to share personal experiences in a supportive, respectful, and appropriate manner.
• Understanding of recovery principles, empowerment, and self-determination.
• Knowledge of local resources, services, and peer support tools.
• Cultural humility and sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
• Dependability and consistency in providing peer support.
• Basic organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to collaborate with staff, providers, and other peers.
• Openness to feedback, supervision, and continued learning.
• Familiarity with note-taking or documentation practices as required by the program.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• If driving on agency business, acceptable motor vehicle record and appropriate insurance coverage.
• Must complete a full background check and TB exam.

Nice To Haves

• An LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, or select peer certification may qualify for an 8% license differential.
• Bilingual skills may qualify for a 7.5% differential in qualified positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-based support and mentorship to individuals facing similar life challenges.
• Share personal experiences respectfully and supportively to foster hope and connection.
• Build trusting, non-judgmental relationships to support individuals in their recovery or growth journey.
• Offer guidance, encouragement, and practical strategies for navigating systems and life challenges.
• Help individuals identify strengths, set goals, and develop self-advocacy skills.
• Connect individuals to community resources, support groups, and relevant services.
• Encourage empowerment, resilience, and personal responsibility.
• Collaborate with service providers and team members as part of a holistic support network.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality in peer interactions.
• Document interactions and progress in accordance with program guidelines.
• May drive on agency business.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with benefits eligibility starting on day one, subject to eligibility requirements based on employment status.
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%.
• Competitive time off plans, subject to eligibility requirements based on employment status.

What This Job Offers

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