Peer Recovery Coach - Mental Health 629
About The Position
At Telecare, we don’t just value lived experience—we build careers around it. With over 300 Peer roles across our organization, we are deeply committed to the power of shared journey. When you join us, you aren't just taking a job; you’re entering a dedicated Peer Career Ladder designed to help you grow professionally while staying rooted in advocacy and recovery. As a Peer Recovery Coach at Valley Vista , you are the bridge. You’ll use your own journey through behavioral health or addiction challenges to inspire others to define their own path. You will: Be a Partner in Recovery: Engage in meaningful, one-on-one conversations to help members set and reach their own goals. Champion Choice: Ensure every member’s voice and preference is heard and respected through our Recovery-Centered Clinical System (RCCS). Offer Grounding Support: Use your unique perspective to de-escalate crisis situations with empathy, keeping the environment safe and supportive for everyone. Build Community: Lead site-wide events like BBQs, celebrations, and education groups to foster a sense of belonging at Valley Vista. Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Friday | Shifts: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM Expected starting wage range is $21.00 - $22.52/hour. T elecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. In partnership with San Diego Behavioral Health Services and the San Diego Housing Commission, Telecare offers onsite supportive and case management services for persons residing at Valley Vista Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). All referrals to Valley Vista PSH are prioritized and matched by the region’s Coordinated Entry System (CES). Service participation is voluntary and not required to reside at Valley Vista PSH. Telecare works with tenants to engage them in services according to their behavioral health and case management needs. Services are provided throughout the community based on preference: onsite in community space, in your unit, or in the community, if appropriate. These services focus on housing stability and retention, including but not limited to: 1) Outreach and engagement services addressing housing stabilization and case management needs, 2) Behavioral health assessment, screening, care coordination, and referrals for residents at high risk and in need of more intensive behavioral health services to maintain housing, 3) Addressing ongoing behavioral health care coordination needs, and 4) Offering site-wide community integration opportunities (BBQs, celebrations, tenant education, and other groups).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (CalMHSA) must be obtained prior to hire and maintained throughout employment
- One (1) year or part-time equivalent of experience supporting members served with behavioral health challenges
- Experience as a beneficiary of the public Behavioral Health system of care
- Successful completion of Peer Support Training or Peer Employment Training.
- Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc.
Responsibilities
- Be a Partner in Recovery: Engage in meaningful, one-on-one conversations to help members set and reach their own goals.
- Champion Choice: Ensure every member’s voice and preference is heard and respected through our Recovery-Centered Clinical System (RCCS).
- Offer Grounding Support: Use your unique perspective to de-escalate crisis situations with empathy, keeping the environment safe and supportive for everyone.
- Build Community: Lead site-wide events like BBQs, celebrations, and education groups to foster a sense of belonging at Valley Vista.
Benefits
- Nine Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
- Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift).
- Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
- Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching and mentorship
- Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
