Peer Specialist

Community Research Foundation • San Diego, CA

92d • $20 - $23

About The Position

As a Peer Specialist, you will act as an ambassador to the program by welcoming, providing orientation, and engaging prospective clients to the program. You will utilize your experiences as a recipient of mental health services to enhance recovery efforts of clients within the program. The role involves promoting and modeling the concept of recovery to program participants, serving as a member of the multidisciplinary team, and sharing practical insight related to illness management, life skills, and the lifelong recovery process. You may also act as an advocate for the client when appropriate and assist clients by driving to appointments, benefits applications, and assessing social service needs.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required.
• At least one year of work experience.
• Experience as a person who has received mental health services or has a close family member that has received mental health services is required.
• First Aid/CPR certification is required and must be kept current during employment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to navigate stairs as the program is housed in a two-story building without an elevator.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Peer Support Specialist through CalMHSA strongly preferred; required within 90 days of hire date.
• Previous experience working in mental health services is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador to the program by welcoming, providing orientation, and engaging prospective clients.
• Utilize experiences as a recipient of mental health services to enhance recovery efforts of clients.
• Promote and model the concept of recovery to program participants.
• Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team and share practical insight related to illness management, life skills, and the lifelong recovery process.
• Act as an advocate for the client when appropriate.
• Assist clients by driving to appointments, benefits applications, and assessing social service needs.

Benefits

• 19 days of PTO per year.
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals.
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage.
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses.
• Generous retirement plan contributions.
• Free Employee Assistance Plan.
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED