Peer Support Specialist
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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 Support SpecialistDivision/Program:
Transition Age Youth Program - AlamedaStarting Compensation:
20.67 - 24.80 USD Per HourWorking Location:
San Leandro: San Leandro Center (In-person position)Working Hours/Shift:
FT Monday-Friday AM ShiftWhy 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:
- Employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities:
- 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).
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 (e.g. GED HiSET etc.) required.
- Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare probation or mental health systems.
- 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 preferred.
- Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
- Valid California Drivers License.
- First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
NOTE: Must possess a valid California Drivers License and maintain a driving record that meets the company drivers eligibility policy.
How you will make a difference (job overview):
The position has primary 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.
Division/Program Overview:
- Outpatient community-based program that serves youth age 18-25 with serious and persistent mental health issues.
- Program provides intensive case management outreach and engagement medication support as well as mental health counseling peer groups and supportive services to assist TAY transition to adult life.
- Services offered are trauma informed and culturally responsive.
Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:
In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 20.67 - 31.01. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
