Peer Support Specialist

Clarvida•Orange, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

A Peer Support Specialist is a recipient of lived experience and serves as a fully integrated team member, providing highly individualized services in the community while promoting consumer self-determination and decision-making. Peer Support Specialists build trust and relationships with consumers, using insights from these relationships to encourage growth and recovery and to inform the treatment team. The role works under the direct supervision of the Lead Peer Mentor, with no supervisory responsibilities. Specific duties may vary depending on education and experience. This is a full-time, office-environment position in Orange, California; it is not remote. Use of a personal vehicle is required for work-related supportive services, including transportation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, with computer or business courses.
Peer Support Specialist Certificate required.
Lived experience with a mental health condition, personally or as a family member or support person of a consumer of mental health services.
Valid California driver’s license and auto insurance; proof of education is required.
Knowledge of ways to help consumers explore and regain strengths, skills, and talents and engage socially through community events, outings, and program activities.
Ability to provide expertise and consultation to help ensure consumers’ views and preferences are recognized, respected, and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self-help activities.
Knowledge of community resources and connections, and experience working with peers.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to prioritize effectively and manage time.
Ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person.
Ability to use a personal vehicle for work-related supportive services.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
Prior behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry out duties as a team member under the direction of the team leader.
Provide work-related supportive services, including transportation, using a personal vehicle.
Mentor consumers, help with problem solving, and offer encouragement on and off the job site.
Support and communicate with clients in a timely manner, answer questions, and help improve client relationships.
Provide practical help, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving, and direct assistance with necessities of daily living.
Coordinate social activities.
Facilitate groups and assignments as required by the Lead Peer Specialist/Mentors, Clinical Manager, and/or Program Director.
Develop effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for consumer and family/caregiver empowerment.
Document activities as required.
Maintain HIPAA compliance, ethical standards, and professional boundaries with staff and clients.
Provide strong customer care; identify and build on strengths; support clients’ recovery and wellness; respect and celebrate diversity; pursue ongoing learning; and use industry best practices to support positive outcomes.
Perform other duties assigned or needed to support the program or company.

Benefits

Paid vacation days that increase with tenure (full-time employees).
Separate sick leave that rolls over each year (full-time employees).
Up to 10 paid holidays (full-time employees).
Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan options (full-time employees).
DailyPay access to daily earnings without waiting for payday (full-time employees).
Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements (full-time employees).
401(k).
Free licensure supervision.
Employee Assistance Program.
Pet insurance.
National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment through Perks @Clarvida.
Mileage reimbursement.
Company cellphone benefits, which may vary by position, state, and county.