Youth Partner

Clarvida - California • Anaheim, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Peer Partners- Peer Support Specialists are individuals who have previously been mental health consumers, who have participated in their own recovery, or have lived experience by living with a loved one who is a mental health consumer. Peer Partners have their own unique recovery or lived experience story and appropriately share it with our clients to promote consumer mental health recovery and reduce stigma. Peer Partners instill hope by showing consumers that recovery is possible and providing a level of authentic empathy that is best achieved through those common experiences. Peer Partners are fully integrated team members who provide highly individualized services in the community and promote consumer self-determination and decision-making and have an innate ability to build trust and relationships with consumers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required with computer or business courses.
• Consumer of Mental Health Services; persons with a history of being consumers of mental health services or individuals with lived experience (i.e. living with a relative, significant other, or other support person who is a consumer of mental health services).
• Proof of valid California driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required.
• A Medi-Cal Peer Certification is required for the position. A certification training opportunity will be offered upon hire and the employee must be certified within the first six month of employment.
• Knowledge to encourage consumers to explore and regain strengths, skills, and/or talents that may be inherent in individual consumers and to become more social, through community events and outings, as well as within the program’s internal activities program.
• Skills to provide essential expertise and consultation to the entire team to promote a culture in which each consumer’s view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into treatment, rehabilitation, and community self- help activities.
• Lived experience with a mental health condition, whether a family member or personal.
• Knowledge of community resources and connections and experience working with peers.
• Strong skills in organization, communication, and interpersonal interaction are necessary.
• Requires intermediate PC skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.
• Office and field-based environment (not remote position). Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment.
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• Will require off-site travel – client meeting, county and/or client needs.
• Will use personal car or vehicle as required for travel and/or transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Prior behavioral health experience preferred.
• Proof of Medi-Cal Peer Certification from the California Mental Health Services Authority (CALMHSA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties as a member of the team, under the direction of the team leader. Specific job responsibilities will vary depending on education and experience.
• Provide client- related supportive services. Transport clients to foster community relationships and involvement. Use of personal vehicle is required.
• Perform mentoring and problem solving as well as offer encouragement in the clinic, activity center or in the field.
• Provide practical help and mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help consumers obtain the necessities of daily living.
• Coordination and facilitation of social and group activities.
• Develop effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for consumer and family/caregiver empowerment.
• Document all activities as required.
• Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients.
• Other duties assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the company.

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

What This Job Offers

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