Temporary Peer Support Specialist | Facility Assistant

Caminar•San Mateo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supported over 48,000 youth and adults across six counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area last year. Caminar's mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. The organization was founded in 1964, and our vision is to be a BEACON of SAFETY, COMPASSION, and FULFILLMENT, supporting all those in our communities who need it most. The day shift Facility Assistant is an entry-level position requiring utilization and knowledge of lived experience to support adults with substance abuse disorders. The position of Facility Assistant is under the direct supervision of the Administrative Manager and Program Director. This position must be available to provide clients in Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Residence Housing, with positive and supportive engagement, safety, through a wellness and recovery model.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
CalAIM MHSA approved Certification as Peer Support Specialist is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of alcoholism and addiction.
Ability to set priorities and carry through goals to completion.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Knowledge of clinical and social model concepts.
Ability to train others.
Thorough understanding and experience in the delivery of services to an ethnically and economically diverse population.
Customer Service skills: manages difficult customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, and meets commitments.
Interpersonal skills: focuses on engagement, conflict resolution and de-escalation, and demonstrates professionalism.
Maintains confidentiality.
Listens to others without interrupting.
Keeps emotions under control.
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation.
Must be passionate about Caminar's mission.
Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
If driving is required: a valid California driver license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current personal auto insurance is required by law.
MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies.
Must be able to pass post offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
If applicable, a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the substance abuse field is preferred.
Experience with Human Service Information Systems strongly preferred.
Experience with web based time and attendance and staff training and development system helpful.
May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Offer assistance, advocacy, and mentorship to individuals receiving Substance Use Treatment services.
Draw upon personal lived experience with mental health or substance use challenges and recovery to establish rapport and build relationships with clients.
Assist clients in the scheduling of outside appointments.
Provide transportation to and from outside appointments.
Count and record all controlled substances to ensure secure storage.
Administer Urine Analysis tests.
Perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Organize and facilitate peer-led support groups or recovery-focused activities to create a sense of community and promote social connections among clients in treatment.
Utilize Credible electronic health record to document medications, client placement, and client intake forms and drug screenings.
Assist visitors in answering or directing questions and concerns to appropriate staff.
Actively nurture and advance the cooperative, harmonious and teamwork oriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace.
Promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures.
Ensure that Recovery Residence facilities are kept clean and orderly.
Ensure that clients perform their assigned duties and attend all required sessions and/or meetings.
Responsible for data entry into an electronic health record.
Oversee the daily operation and provide supportive and education group and individual services based on lived experience.