Overnight Peer Support Specialist
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. The Valley Star Crisis Mobile Response Team serves all age groups—children, adolescents, adults, and older adults—offering rapid mental health assessments and crisis interventions. The mobile unit operates from 6 PM to 8 AM, providing essential services for individuals needing immediate crisis intervention and stabilization.
Requirements
- Active California Peer Support Specialist Certification
- Personal, lived experience as a consumer within the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.)
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Meet agency driver eligibility criteria
- One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services
- Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy
- First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within a mental health, healthcare, or social services agency serving individuals with disabilities is preferred
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable)
Responsibilities
- Using lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement
- Providing support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges
- Serving as role models, companions, educators, and advocates to clients
- Supporting clients in moving toward recovery and creating a meaningful role in their life, separate from their illness
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Time Off
- 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
- Access to paid CEU opportunities
- Career development programs
- Employee Recognition & Rewards
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
