Peer Support Specialist I/II

County of Tulare•Visalia, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth(12 th ) grade.
Level I: Be self-identified as having six months of experience with the process of recovery from a mental illness or substance use disorder, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent, caregiver, or family member of a consumer.
Level II: Six (6) months of experience or volunteer work equivalent to that gained as a Peer Support Specialist with Tulare County.
Knowledge of the process of recovery from a mental illness or substance use disorder, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent, caregiver, or family member of a consumer.
Good organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.
Knowledge of programs and treatment techniques for the support and care of persons with mental illness or substance use, especially those who may be experiencing a life crisis or be unhoused.
Knowledge of concepts of mental illness and Behavioral Health or substance use and recovery: the physical, emotional, and social needs of persons with mental illness.
Knowledge of community resources and techniques for building rapport with peers.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co- workers.
Ability to operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
Ability to complete multiple priority projects with strict deadlines.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive case records.
Ability to effectively manage client caseload.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license.
Level II: Possess a valid Peer Support Specialist certification issued by the California Mental Health Services Authority.

Nice To Haves

Volunteer work experience with a Public Behavioral Health system.

Responsibilities

Attend trainings and apply learned techniques to serve the clients within assigned treatment programs.
Operates a variety of office equipment.
Manage a caseload by accurately documenting all supportive client services that have been provided.
Provide casework consultation to staff members who participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Develops client rapport by supporting, advocating, and representing the peer and family/caregiver perspective within the behavioral health system.
Communicate, represent, and promote the peer and family/caregiver perspective within the behavioral health system.
Attend Behavioral Health or Substance Use Disorder activities in the community to engage with those who might benefit from behavioral health services or distribute promotional information.
Openly share their own lived experience on their wellness and recovery journey from their Behavioral Health and/or substance use recovery experience, services and outcome with others to promote wellness and recovery of consumers and in the community at large.
Teach others about stigma related to Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorder challenges and treatment.