Peer Support Specialist Generalist

Clarvida•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist at Oasis Clubhouse uses their lived experience with mental health challenges and recovery to inspire, support, and mentor adult Clubhouse members ages 18 and older. Working side by side with members during the Work-Ordered Day, the role combines peer-run support principles with Clubhouse International Standards to promote community integration, employment, and personal growth. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position in San Diego, California, at $23.00 per hour, with pay based on certification and experience. California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification must be active and in good standing, or the employee must be eligible to obtain it upon hire. The role includes collaborating with members on Clubhouse operations, supporting member leadership and recovery goals, helping members navigate community resources, and assisting with employment and educational pursuits. The specialist also participates in outreach to members who are absent or experiencing a crisis, completes required service documentation, and contributes a peer-recovery perspective to team meetings and training.

Requirements

Self-identify as a current or former consumer of mental health services.
Have at least one year of stable, demonstrated personal recovery.
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Understand the psychiatric recovery model, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction.
Have strong interpersonal, active listening, and boundary-management skills.
Pass a background check and live scan fingerprinting.
Hold active, in-good-standing California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification, or be eligible to obtain certification upon hire and complete it within a designated timeframe.

Nice To Haves

California Certified Peer Support Specialist (Medi-Cal) certification at hire.

Responsibilities

Work as a colleague alongside members to complete daily tasks in Clubhouse units such as culinary, administration, media, and outreach.
Participate fully in Clubhouse activities and help ensure adherence to Clubhouse International Standards.
Encourage member leadership in consensus-based decision-making meetings, daily planning sessions, and community governance.
Share personal recovery experiences safely and effectively to model hope, self-advocacy, and the possibility of a fulfilling life.
Help members define their own recovery, wellness, and lifestyle goals using strength-based strategies.
Assist members in understanding, accessing, and navigating public transit, healthcare systems, housing resources, and social entitlements across San Diego County.
Assist members at Transitional, Supported, and Independent Employment job sites, including providing job coaching and coverage as needed.
Support members pursuing GED tracks, community college classes, or vocational training.
Participate in the Clubhouse reach-out system by checking on absent or hospitalized members and members experiencing a crisis.
Complete daily service logs and required contract tracking in accordance with San Diego County Behavioral Health Services and Medi-Cal standards.
Attend staff meetings, member-staff meetings, and programmatic training sessions, contributing a peer-recovery perspective.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits
Daily pay
Paid vacation days (12 days in the first year, increasing with tenure)
Paid sick days accrued per pay period
Nine paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
Health, dependent-care, and transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic and optional life insurance for employees, spouses, and/or dependents
401(k)
Perks @ Clarvida, including student loan refinancing, pet insurance, Verizon wireless discounts, and movie, hotel, concert, and sporting event discounts