Peer Support Specialist/Mentor

BHST • Modesto, CA

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About The Position

Under the administrative supervision of the team lead or program director, the Peer Support Specialist/Mentor assists members in meeting their expressed goals toward crisis resolution and maintaining wellness while living in the community. The role provides advocacy and connects members with local county and state resources as needed. This is an at-will, direct-service position within a program that uses lived-experience perspectives and training to support client participants at Turning Point Community Programs. The peer specialist offers active listening and messages of hope and recovery.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or completion of a GED program.
• Varied life experience related to mental health.
• California driver’s license.
• Current vehicle insurance and registration.
• Reliable transportation capable of passing a vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old; two-wheeled transportation, including bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles, does not qualify.

Responsibilities

• Supports and teaches recovery principles and the use of recovery tools.
• Models personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hopefulness.
• Partners with each client to assess their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges in support of the client’s stated goals.
• Supports participants in developing their recovery plans.
• Supports participants in wellness activities.
• Provides on-the-spot support consistent with the program’s philosophy.
• Assists in maintaining monthly guest logs and guest records.
• Completes or facilitates items on the health and housekeeping log.
• Ensures health and safety practices are met and supports guests in participating in procedures.
• Supports the philosophy of empowerment and participates in a mutual learning approach.
• Attends required team meetings unless excused by the program director or manager.
• Completes necessary paperwork as instructed by the program director.
• Supports clients in developing reciprocal relationships and natural support systems to strengthen self-sufficiency.
• Attends at least one co-reflection group per month.
• Adheres to and upholds Turning Point Community Programs’ policies and procedures.
• Provides advocacy and connects members with local county and state resources as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED