Peer and Family Advocate
Peer and Family Advocate
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Job Description
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a team where your work truly matters. Were proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title:
Peer and Family AdvocateDivision/Program:
Lancaster: High Desert Behavioral Health Urgent Care CenterStarting Compensation:
17.71 18.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Lancaster CAWorking Hours/Shift:
SAT & SUN: 10 AM 8:30 PMWhy Join Our Team
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Employerpaid medical dental and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities:
- Onthejob 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).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
What you bring to SBHG(qualifications):
High School Diploma (or equivalent) PLUS completion of some collegelevel (or equivalent) coursework in sociology psychology mental illness and its treatment health care system counseling and/or peer counselingor
High School Diploma (or equivalent) PLUS six months of fulltime experience performing nonprofessional consumerdirected services in mental health health care counseling peer counseling education advocacy or other social services agency/organization serving people with disabilities.
Valid California Drivers License required.
How you will make a difference(Job Overview):
Peer and Family Advocates serve as role models companions educators and advocates to our clients. Although not professional counselors Peer and Family Advocates are treatment team members trained in basic counseling skills and are people who understand living with a disability having been there. (Because of the population served disabilities include neurological disabilities psychiatric disabilities cognitive or learning disabilities and/or recovery from substance abuse. Help clients explore options given their available resources and formulate problemsolving plans. Research and offer resources that are relevant to the clients treatment goals and planning; connecting them directly to services being the main priority; including but not limited to placement in higherlevel of care facilities. Serve as informal advocates offering clients the opportunity to discuss issues surrounding relationships feelings attitudes personal goals and individual rights. Using the Recovery Model outlined in the MHSA (Mental Health Services Act) the goal of the Peer and Family Advocate is to empower consumers in creating a hopeful future where they can experience the possibilities of getting a job earning a diploma and having an apartment of their own. The Peer and Family Advocate will support clients in moving toward recovery. This position may also assist with transportation for the client(s) as required and/or be asked to escort clients to offsite facilities (i.e. medical) and remain and supervise said clients. Also Peer and Family Advocates will provide safety and security to clients and staff as required.
Division/Program Overview:
24/7 outpatient program
Rapid mental health assessment crisis intervention and medication support
Walkins welcome
Clients may stay up to 24 hours
BHUCC equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescent (ages 13 to 17
Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:
Grade spread 18.06 25.29(In accordance with California law the salary grade for this position is listed above. Starting pay within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.
Employment Type
Part-Time
