Peer Support Specialist, Spanish Bilingual
About The Position
The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Specialists are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators, and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Specialist will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness. Division/Program Overview: Focus on providing prevention and early intervention to individuals (10 to 25) who are at risk for experiencing early psychosis. Working as a team to provide quality and comprehensive care to individuals and their families. Sessions are in the community, clinic, home and some telehealth. We provide services to individuals and families throughout Santa Clara County.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required
- Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health system
- Peer Support Specialist Certification required
- Valid California Driver's License
- NOTE: Must possess a valid California Driver's License and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver's eligibility policy.
Responsibilities
- Provide outreach and engagement to program clients
- Provide support to program clients
- Provide advocacy to program clients
- Provide direct services to program clients
- Serve as role models to clients
- Serve as companions to clients
- Serve as educators to clients
- Serve as advocates to clients
- Support clients in moving toward recovery
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
- Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
