Peer Support Specialist-26491409
About The Position
The County of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services is accepting applications for a Peer Support Specialist. The position assists clients on their recovery journey by helping them develop and accomplish goals through supportive case management and recovery services. The specialist educates clients about recovery principles, serves as a role model, supports and validates client experiences, and empowers clients to achieve health and wellness. Recovery support services may include coaching, mentoring, and other assistance addressing emotional, informational, transportation, and other needs that support clients’ recovery goals. The ideal candidate communicates well, listens actively, builds trusting relationships, demonstrates emotional resilience, and works collaboratively with clinical staff to advocate for client needs. The candidate is reliable, culturally responsive, and motivated to empower individuals to make self-directed, meaningful progress in their recovery. Interviews are planned for the week of December 21, 2026, with job offers planned for the week of December 28, 2026. Selected candidates will be hired at Step 3 of the salary range. The anticipated start date depends on successful completion of medical screening or another mutually agreed date. Candidates must complete a background check, including fingerprinting, and a pre-employment medical screening before beginning County employment. Additional background investigations may be conducted depending on job-related activities. Current County employees may be excluded from some screening requirements. Qualified applicants are evaluated based on their application and supplemental questionnaire, and the names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six-month employment list. The County uses blind applicant screening, which removes personally identifiable information from applications. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. County employees are designated disaster service workers and may be assigned disaster service activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Active California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification with no pending disciplinary actions.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients in developing and accomplishing goals through supportive case management and recovery services.
- Educate clients about recovery principles.
- Serve as a role model and support and validate client experiences.
- Empower clients to achieve health and wellness.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and other recovery support addressing emotional, informational, transportation, and other needs.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to advocate for client needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
