Peer Support Specialist

Clarvida - California•San Diego, CA

5d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Clarvida is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to join our Catalyst ACT team in San Diego, CA. This full-time position offers an opportunity to use your lived experience to mentor and support Transitional Age Youth (TAY, ages 16–25) with serious mental illness and housing instability. You’ll assist clients in recovery, strengthen peer relationships, and collaborate with clinical staff in a trauma-informed, person-centered care environment.

Requirements

Lived experience as a consumer of mental health services or closely supporting someone who has
High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred but not required)
Valid California driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Minimum 1 year of peer support or related experience

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Provide peer mentoring, support, motivation, and advocacy to clients
Assist clients with daily living skills, appointments, and transportation
Facilitate peer-led groups, social events, and community integration activities
Coordinate with external agencies, resources, and community partners to support client goals
Document services and maintain compliance with HIPAA, ethical, and program standards
Carry a client caseload and work in the field
Participate in team meetings, crisis response, training, and program planning