Peer Support Specialist

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm or 9:00 am - 5:30 pm and Wednesday, 10:30 am - 7:00 pm or 11:00 pm to 7:30 pm

As a Peer Specialist, you will:

• Act as an ambassador to the program by welcoming, providing orientation, and engage prospective clients to the program.
• Utilize experiences as a recipient of mental health services to enhance recovery efforts of clients within the program.
• Provide peer support counseling to clients either individually or in groups, such as completing Wellness Recovery Action Plans.
• Promote and model the concept of recovery to program participants.
• Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team and shares practical insight related to illness management, life skills, and the lifelong recovery process.
• Act as an advocate for the client when appropriate.
• May assist clients by driving to appointments, benefits applications, assessing social service needs.

Benefits:

• 19 days of PTO per year; 12 paid holidays per year
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt and access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of behavioral health professionals!

Our Adult Outpatient Programs (Areta Crowell Wellness Recovery Center, Douglas Young Wellness Recovery Center, Heartland Wellness Recovery Center, Jane Westin Center, Maria Sardinas Wellness Recovery Center, and South Bay Guidance Center) provide behavioral health services including psychiatric and clinical assessment, treatment planning, ongoing medication services, individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, mobile outreach, vocational support, and peer support. We deliver fully integrated services to adult clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance use disorders.

All of our outpatient programs also provide full-time walk-in services. Our programs utilize evidence-based practices to assist our clients in reaching their goals and to live the highest quality of life while managing their mental illness.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County's residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

If you need assistance completing the application, please send an email to [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Education: High School diploma/GED with a minimum of one year of experience in a social services setting required.

Certification: Certified Peer Support Specialist through Cal-MHSA strongly preferred; required within 90 days of hire date

Credentialing:  If you are applying to this position as a Licensed, Registered, Waivered, or Certified professional and are offered the position, you will be required to complete the credentialing process. Additional information will be provided at the post-offer stage.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Experience as a person who has received mental health services or has a close family member that has received mental health services required
• 1 year of working with the mental health population preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
• A valid California driver's license in good standing, personal vehicle, proof of insurance and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance