Peer Support Specialist

Clarvida • Bakersfield, CA

1d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Support Specialist is an individual with lived experience as a recipient of mental health services and serves as a fully integrated member of the treatment team. Peer Support Specialists provide highly individualized services in the community and promote consumer self-determination and decision-making. As peers to the consumers they serve, they build trusting relationships that encourage growth and recovery while offering valuable insight to the treatment team to support individualized care. This is a daytime, full-time, office-based position and is not remote.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Consumer of Mental Health Services or individual with lived experience (personal or as a family/support person)
• Peer Support Specialist Certificate required
• Valid California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
• Ability to use 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 (use of personal vehicle required)
• Perform mentoring, 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 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 (increase with tenure)
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
• Up to 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday
• Training, development, and continuing education opportunities
• 401(k)
• Free licensure supervision
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cellphone stipend (Benefits may vary by state or county)

What This Job Offers

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