Peer Support Counselor, Bilingual

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Counselor Bilingual

Division/Program:

Full Service Partnership TAY - Santa Clara

Starting Compensation:

21.46 - 25.75 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

San Jose: North San Jose Center (In-Person position)

Working Hours/Shift:

Monday-Friday AM Shift

Why 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: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment 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 Counselors 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 Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery creating a meaningful role in their life which is separate from their illness.

Division/Program Overview:

Supporting individuals with mental health family life employment education living situation personal effectiveness and community life functioning.
Sessions are in the community clinic home and some telehealth
Working with individuals ages 6-15 (Child) and 16-25 (TAY)
Utilizing a strength-based approach and working together as a multidisciplinary team
We provide services to individuals and families throughout Santa Clara County

Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:

In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 21.46 - 30.05. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.

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