Counselor, Peer Support
About The Position
The Peer Support Counselor position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness. The TAY Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) facility is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 18-25, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to community. The program serves Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 18-25, who experience a psychiatric crisis in a short-term voluntary residential facility with 24/7 programming. Clinical services include therapeutic and mental health services, rehabilitation/recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation services), medication evaluation and support services, and crisis intervention. The length of stay is short-term, with services including pre-vocational or vocational counseling, transition back to community, daily exercise, and health/wellness education.
Requirements
- Self-identified personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
- One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services (preferably within a mental health, healthcare, or social services agency serving individuals with disabilities).
- Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred (or the ability to successfully complete the certification process within one year of employment).
- Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy.
- First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross) or obtained upon hire.
- Meet agency driver eligibility criteria.
Responsibilities
- Using lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients.
- Serving as role models, companions, educators, and advocates to clients.
- Supporting clients in moving toward recovery and creating a meaningful role in their life separate from their illness.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Time Off
- Ample vacation and holiday pay
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle
- On-the-job training
- Access to paid CEU opportunities
- Career development programs
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable)
- Employee Recognition & Rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
