Sacramento: Certified Peer Liaison (Adult Family Member)
Sacramento: Certified Peer Liaison (Adult Family Member)
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: 09/19/2025
DESIRED START DATE: 10/20/2025
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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Certified Peer Liaison (CPL) Adult Family Member works in Cal Voices Certified Peer Specialist Leadership Liaison Program (CPS-LLP) embedded within Sacramento Countys Behavioral Health Services (BHS) System of Care. The CPS-LLP focuses on two major areas: (1) Peer Workforce Development; and (2) Best Practices Monitoring and Implementation. Program deliverables form a complex constellation of training data collection research analysis reporting outreach communication coaching/mentoring and technical assistance tasks that inform and build upon one another. The CPL is responsible for executing and documenting all CPS-LLP activities under the guidance of the Peer Program Manager and with the assistance of the three other CPLs in the program. Accordingly the CPL must have outstanding training communication organization and time management skills and demonstrate credible subject matter expertise in the CPS-LLPs two major focus areas. Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification and Parent/Caregiver/Family Member Specialization are required in this role.
Cal Voices is a Peer-run grassroots behavioral health advocacy agency. Furthermore the CPL in this position represents the interests and priorities of Family Members and loved ones of adults who receive public behavioral health services in Sacramento County. As such the person in this position must have personal lived experience as the caretaker or primary support person of an adult with complex behavioral health needs (i.e. a mental health condition and/or substance use disorder) and possess personal familiarity with the structure and functions of Californias county-based Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS). Qualified individuals who are bilingual/bicultural and/or identify as members of traditionally underserved populations (BIPOC LGBTQ veterans immigrants/refugees former foster youth past experience with houselessness or justice system involvement etc.) are strongly desired.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Personal Lived Experience (A B)
- A. Personal lived experience as the caretaker or primary support person of an adult with complex behavioral health needs;and
- B.
Personal familiarity with the structure and functions of Californias PBHS acquired through:- Accessing or receiving county-based public behavioral health services; or
- Caring for someone receiving county-based public behavioral health services; or
- Working in or with a county-based behavioral health system of care
- Education and Work Experience (A B C)
- A. Ability to obtain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification within 90 days of employment; and
- B. Two years of work experience in a designated Peer role or overseeing Peer staff/programs; and
- C. Two years of work experience performing the core duties of this position (training education coaching outreach engagement evaluation and behavioral health advocacy)
- A current and valid Class C California Driver License
- Immediate access to reliable personal transportation throughout the workday
- Auto insurance coverage that meets the minimum legal requirements in California
- Ability to perform all of the Job Duties for this position with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Possession of the Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities for this position
- Ability to meet all of the Physical and Mental Requirements for this position
- Willingness to undergo a background screening if offered this position
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The frequencies listed below are based on estimated annual averages. Actual frequencies may vary.
Regularly: daily/ongoing; Often: 1-2 times/week; Occasionally: 1-2 times/month; Rarely: 1-2 times/year
The person in this position is required to:
- Regularly perform all of the Job Duties for this position with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Regularly apply the Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities for this position
- Regularly work 7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday during business hours
- Regularly work onsite/in-person at least three days per week
- Occasionally work additional hours during evenings and/or weekends
- Occasionally attend external meetings trainings conferences and events (both virtually and in-person)
- Often drive to/from various locations in the Sacramento area
- Rarely travel to distant locations within California and out-of-state
- Rarely stay out-of-town overnight
- Often engage in outreach engagement and public speaking activities
- Occasionally deliver formal talks professional presentations and lengthy trainings
- Regularly use a computer the internet electronic equipment and digital devices
- Regularly perform substantial typing
- Regularly sit or remain stationary for most of the workday
- Regularly write notes or otherwise document and organize physical and digital information
- Regularly communicate clearly and effectively with others both orally and in writing
- Regularly read analyze summarize and organize complex data ideas and information
- Regularly explain complicated concepts to individuals with varied levels of education and understanding
- Regularly perform basic math calculations (counting adding subtracting multiplying dividing averaging)
- Regularly manage distractions and interruptions; maintain focus and productivity throughout the workday
- Regularly perform activities involving multiple steps and tasks
- Regularly make decisions engage in critical thinking and perform ongoing problem-solving
- Regularly maintain resilience and utilize effective coping techniques in response to work-related stressors
- Regularly address issues problems and challenges as soon as they arise
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Disclaimers: Employment at Cal Voices is strictly at-will. Position sustainability relies on the continuity of existing contracts and funding levels. Although not guaranteed future pay increases may be given based on revenue growth demonstrated skills quality of work performance and/or value of the employees contributions to the agency.
- Starting Compensation: $34.35 per hour
- Benefits: This position is eligible for employer-paid medical (up to 95%) dental (100%) vision (100%) and life insurance (100% of $50000 policy) plans. Eligible employees may purchase family/dependent health benefits and additional life insurance through these plans. Optional benefits include voluntary participation in Cal Voices 403(b) retirement plan pre-tax health and dependent care accounts long term disability plan and more.
- Paid Time Off: Up to 20 days per year
- Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days per year
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
- You must complete Cal Voices online application. Submitting your name and contact information in response to this job announcement is not sufficient. We will not consider resumes or other application materials by email fax mail in-person or any other method outside of our online application. The link to the online application is provided in this job announcement.
- Do your homework. We want to hire the right person not a warm body. Do not apply if you do not meet all of the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Learn about Cal Voices who we are and what we do before you apply. Check out our website ( and ) to read about our programs values and governing philosophies. Your application will reveal your level of interest in this position and desire to work at Cal Voices.
- Be prepared. A link to the job description is provided in this job announcement. Download the job description for this position and read it thoroughly to confirm this opportunity is right for you. Keep a copy of it with you when completing the online application as several questions will ask you to respond to specific information in the job description. You must upload an electronic copy of your resume in the online application. A separate cover letter is not required or desired. The online application asks you to provide the names and contact information for two professional references so make sure this information is up-to-date and ready to go.
- Take your time. The online application may take up to 30 minutes to complete as it replaces the need for a cover letter and screening interview. You can save your progress at any time and return later to complete your application before the deadline. When reviewing your application we will consider how your responses reflect your qualities as a potential employee. Your ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail as well as demonstrate your thoughtfulness thoroughness accuracy spelling and grammar all matter. Slow down and make your responses count.
If you have any questions about this position please contact:
Contact Person: Nicole Scanlan Program Manager
Email/Phone: /
Email Subject Line: Certified Peer Liaison - Adult Family Member Position
APPLICATION LINK: Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
