Peer Support Specialist Jobs

About The Position

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
• Opportunities to attend, participate, and speak at local and state-level meetings, events, conferences, and training.