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Peer Support Specialist

Stars Behavioral Health Group•Redwood City, CA
•$24 - $29•Onsite
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About The Position

The Peer Support Specialists are responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Specialists are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Specialist will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness. Population Served: Adults (Ages 18–64) with severe mental health challenges that have required placement in a state hospital or other intensive behavioral health setting. Facility & Setting: 16-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility. Clinical Services: Comprehensive behavioral health and psychiatric services delivered by a multidisciplinary team. Skills & Transition: Independent living skills development, self-sufficiency training, and transition planning for community re-entry.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required
  • Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
  • Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
  • Valid California Driver’s License and current automobile insurance and must maintain a driving record that meets the company driver's eligibility policy.
  • Valid First Aid certification issued by the American Red Cross or another recognized certifying agency.

Nice To Haves

  • One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in a mental health, health care, or other social services agency / organization serving people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Using lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges.
  • Serving as role models, companions, educators and advocates to clients.
  • Supporting clients in moving toward recovery and creating a meaningful role in their life, separate from their illness.

Benefits

  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
  • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
  • Career development programs designed to help you grow.
  • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
  • Ample vacation and holiday pay.

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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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