Peer Support Specialist

Clarvida • Ridgecrest, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist is an individual with lived experience as a recipient of mental health services who serves as a fully integrated member of the treatment team. The role provides highly individualized services in the community and promotes consumer self-determination and decision-making. By building trusting relationships with consumers, the specialist encourages growth and recovery and offers insight to the treatment team to support individualized care.

This is a full-time, daytime, office-based position in Ridgecrest, California, and is not remote. The role requires using a personal vehicle to provide transportation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Consumer of mental health services or an individual with lived experience, personally or as a family/support person.
• Peer Support Specialist Certificate.
• Valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to use a personal vehicle for transportation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Prior behavioral health experience preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and experience working with peers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties as a member of the team under the direction of the Lead Peer Mentor.
• Provide work-related supportive services, including transportation using a personal vehicle.
• Perform mentoring and problem solving, and offer encouragement on and off the job site.
• Support and communicate with clients in a timely manner to answer questions and strengthen relationships.
• Provide practical help, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, and direct assistance to help consumers obtain daily living necessities.
• Coordinate social activities and community engagement opportunities.
• Facilitate groups and/or assignments as required by the Lead Peer Mentor, Clinical Manager, or Program Director.
• Develop effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for consumer and family/caregiver empowerment.
• Document all activities as required.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance, ethical standards, and professional boundaries.
• Support clients’ recovery and wellness goals.
• Identify and build upon the strengths of clients, coworkers, and communities served.
• Utilize industry best practices to ensure positive outcomes.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure.
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually.
• Up to 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• DailyPay access to earnings before payday.
• Training, development, and continuing education opportunities.
• 401(k).
• Free licensure supervision.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment through Perks @ Clarvida.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Cellphone stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED