Peer Support Specialist - Certified - COF

Hill Country Community Clinic•Burney, CA

62d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, work independently and together with Hill Country Community Clinic and Wellness Program staff and other community agencies to provide peer support services to help clients achieve wellness and recovery goals. The Peer Support Specialist provides compassionate, recovery-oriented support to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, including some who are unhoused. This role is part of the Circle of Friends program, which emphasizes community integration, empowerment, and wellness. This position requires empathy, resilience, and a commitment to supporting individuals in their recovery journey. Training and supervision are provided to ensure success in this role.

Requirements

Must have knowledge of principles of rehabilitation, recovery and consumer empowerment.
Experience as a consumer of Mental Health services is preferred as well as experience working with volunteers.
CPR certificate preferred.
Must have current and clean CA driver's license.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Ability to speak publicly and one-on-one in an effective and persuasive manner.
Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to listen and understand and communicate information.
Must have intermediate math skills, sufficient to help clients develop budgets and manage personal finances. This includes basic abilities to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Must have very high reasoning skills.
Ability to assess mental status and determine needs for emergency interventions or other forms of care.
Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have good working knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet browsers and related software.
Proficient with standard office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines, printers, multi-line telephone systems.
Must be an experienced driver and comfortable driving with passengers.

Responsibilities

Assist the program manager with the administration and implementation of related wellness support programs.
Provide peer support as needed to program participants.
Facilitate support groups.
Facilitate trainings that may include "Taking Action".
Collaborate with community businesses, organizations and service agencies to implement the program.
Collaborate with clinical and case management staff to ensure continuity of care.
Work collaboratively with program volunteers.
Coordinate workshops for program participants.
Assist in collecting and reporting data to county as required by contract, regarding the use of services and expenses.
Assist participants in completing documentation, phone calls, and other coordination of services.
Assist in developing a network of services, donations, and volunteers from community-based organizations to ensure continuation of the program.
Promote self-advocacy, independence, and engagement in a meaningful activity.
Support individuals in navigating mental health challenges and accessing resources.
Assist in meeting all federal, state and local obligations regarding operation of the program.
Assist the Program Manager in developing protocols, policies, and procedures.
Assist in building trusting relationships with participants through shared lived experience and recovery principles and maintain a sense of teamwork among program participants, volunteers and staff.
Provide transportation as determined by the Wellness Program Manager.
Participate in and help facilitate community outings, many of which take place outdoors and occasionally in the evenings.
Attend staff and team meetings.
Promote Hill Country programs in the community.
Attend designated community service provider meetings.
Network with and maintain a positive relationship with other community service providers.
Accurately communicate the Mission of Hill Country Community Clinic.
Provide the message of the Agency's Mission to others.
Interface with other clinic administrators in a positive manner that reflects a team approach.
Other projects and tasks assigned.