Peer Partner I

Pacific Clinics • Lucerne Valley, CA

12d

About The Position

Peer Partners use relevant lived experience with a particular challenge or issue to provide support, guidance, and mentorship to others facing similar circumstances. They offer empathy, understanding, and practical advice to help people navigate challenges, and play a role in promoting recovery, empowerment, and community connection.

The position provides peer-based support and mentorship, builds trusting and non-judgmental relationships, and helps individuals identify strengths, set goals, and develop self-advocacy skills. Peer Partners connect individuals with community resources and services, collaborate with service providers and team members, maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality, and document interactions and progress in accordance with program guidelines.

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 supportively, respectfully, and appropriately.
• 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 work collaboratively 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 called upon to drive on agency business, an acceptable motor vehicle record and appropriate insurance coverage are needed.
• A full background check and TB exam are required.

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.
• Assist individuals in identifying strengths, setting goals, and developing 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with eligibility starting on day one and subject to employment-status requirements.
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%.
• Competitive time-off plans, subject to eligibility requirements based on employment status.
• 8% license differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, and select peer certifications.
• 7.5% bilingual differential for qualified positions.

What This Job Offers

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