Peer Support Counselor
About The Position
The Peer Support Counselor uses lived experience and knowledge of mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients. Peer Support Specialists serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates, helping clients move toward recovery and develop meaningful roles separate from their illness. The position is in the San Bernardino TAY Crisis Residential Treatment program, a short-term voluntary residential facility serving Transitional Age Youth ages 18–25 who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The 24/7 program supports clients in stabilizing, recovering, and transitioning back to the community. Services include therapeutic and mental health care, rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation), medication evaluation and support, crisis intervention, vocational counseling, and daily exercise and health and wellness education.
Requirements
- Active California Peer Support Specialist Certification.
- Personal lived experience as a consumer within the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Meet agency driver eligibility criteria.
- One year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services.
- Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy.
- First Aid certification from a qualified provider, including agencies such as the American Red Cross.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within a mental health, healthcare, or social services agency serving individuals with disabilities is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use lived experience and knowledge of relevant systems to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients.
- Serve as a role model, companion, educator, and advocate to clients.
- Support clients in moving toward recovery and creating meaningful roles separate from their illness.
Benefits
- Ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals, where applicable.
- Employee recognition and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
