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Peer Support Specialist - Residential Treatment Center - Sunday through Thursday 2:45pm - 11:15pm

Janus of Santa Cruz•Santa Cruz, CA
•Onsite
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About The Position

At Janus, founded in 1976, we are dedicated to transforming lives through supportive and successful substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services. Our mission is to assist individuals and families on their journey toward wellness and recovery in a professional and compassionate environment. We foster an inclusive culture where everyone is welcomed, accepted, and valued. Your role will directly contribute to the well-being of our clients, inspiring everything we do. At our Residential Treatment Center, you will play a crucial role in supporting clients’ recovery and self-sufficiency. By fostering shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, you will help clients stay engaged in their journey to overcome addictions and reduce the risk of relapse. As a Peer Support Specialist with lived experience in Substance Use Disorder (SUD), you embody core values such as hope, person-centered care, holistic wellness, authenticity, cultural responsiveness, humility, respect, integrity, advocacy, confidentiality, safety, education, mutuality, reciprocity, and resilience. Your mission includes providing planning support, developing professional learning plans, and offering hands-on instructional coaching and mentoring, all with a compassionate approach. Together, we can inspire and empower our clients to achieve lasting recovery and wellness. The schedule for this position is Sunday - Thursday 2:45pm - 11:15pm. You must have a valid California Driver License, and been in possession of this license in good standing for the past three years.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Provide a government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, ID card, or passport).
  • High school diploma or GED required (transcripts needed).
  • Self-identify as a Peer with personal recovery experience.
  • Be open to sharing your recovery journey.
  • Strong commitment to recovery.
  • Agree in writing to follow the California Department of Health Care Services Code of Ethics for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists.
  • Complete an 80-hour training on California’s 17-core competencies for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists from a CalMHSA-approved program.
  • Pass the state-approved Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification exam.
  • Bilingual required (Spanish preferred).
  • Must reside in California and be on-site to perform responsibilities.
  • Must have a valid California Driver License, and been in possession of this license in good standing for the past three years.

Responsibilities

  • Empower individuals to access or maintain SUD treatment, recognizing the validity of “multiple pathways to self-defined recovery.”
  • Explore all resources to help someone achieve recovery, including healthy nutrition.
  • Meet with clients regularly to offer one-on-one support and counseling.
  • Develop recovery plans, coping methods, and rehabilitation strategies with the client.
  • Arrange medical appointments, therapy sessions, support groups, and other resources to aid the client.
  • Monitor the client’s behavior, schedule, medication, and activities.
  • Report any unusual behavior, conflicts, or recovery deviations to relevant professionals and assist with data-tracking requirements related to peer support care.
  • Coordinate the client’s logistics, such as medical appointments and therapy sessions.
  • Conduct assessments and provide feedback to the client, medical professionals, and the family.
  • Generate recovery reviews and performance documents to track the rehabilitation process and support program enrollees in care plan goal completion.
  • Use eHR for data entry and care coordination/referral documentation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Retirement benefits
  • No-cost mental health counseling services
  • 12 paid sick days per year

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

High school or GED

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