Peer Training & Placement Program Trainer

NAMI San Diego•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Trainer for the Peer Training and Placement Program is responsible for delivering structured, high-quality facilitation for the 80- hour Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist training curriculum delivered through live online and in-person instruction, virtual office hours, Continuing Education (CE) classes, and program outreach presentations. The Trainer program recruitment and outreach efforts follow the Peer Training and Placement Program trajectory, which includes outreach, registration, readiness interviews, class facilitation, and limited post-training support as appropriate.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (CMPSS) from CalMHSA OR CalMHSA-approved 80-hour peer support training completed or in progress at time of hire, with certification obtained within 90 days of employment
Minimum of one (1) year of experience facilitating or teaching adult learners in virtual and/or in-person settings
Ability to appropriately and professionally share lived experience
Ability to establish and maintain supportive relationships with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Demonstrated success in completing accurate and timely documentation Strong verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom, Google Forms, and web navigation
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
Reliable and consistent attendance

Nice To Haves

Certified Peer Support Specialist
Bilingual and bicultural in one or more County of San Diego threshold languages (Spanish, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, Somali, Filipino (Tagalog), Vietnamese)

Responsibilities

Facilitate live virtual and in-person training sessions aligned with program curriculum
Deliver training content clearly, professionally, and with scheduled timeframes
Establish and maintain a supportive, inclusive, and structured learning environment
Manage group dynamics and emotionally activating discussions using trauma-informed practices
Appropriately and professionally integrate lived experience in alignment with peer support principles
Track attendance, participation, and complete required program documentation accurately and on time
Collaborate with program staff to ensure training consistency and quality
Participate in community outreach and recruitment activities as assigned
Always maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
Perform other related duties as assigned