Peer Support Specialist

Sacramento, 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 Specialist

Division/Program:

Consultation Support and Engagement Team

Starting Compensation:

23.69 - 28.42 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Sacramento: Downtown Center (In-Person position)

Working Hours/Shift:

Full-Time Alternate work schedule 10 hours per 4 days 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 system.
Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
Valid California Drivers License.

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:

Community-Based Outreach/Engagement Program
Serves Youth Ages 21 and Under
Harm Reduction Education & Linkage to Community Resources
Short-Term Mental Health Services
Services Focusing Self-Advocacy Self-Sufficiency and Resiliency

Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:

In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 20.01 - 30.01. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.

Required Experience:

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Partner with us in making a positive change!

Job Title:

Peer Support Specialist

Division/Program:

Consultation Support and Engagement Team

Starting Compensation:

23.69 - 28.42 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Sacramento: Downtown Center (In-Person position)

Working Hours/Shift:

Full-Time Alternate work schedule 10 hours per 4 days 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 system.
Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
Valid California Drivers License.

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):

Division/Program Overview:

Community-Based Outreach/Engagement Program
Serves Youth Ages 21 and Under
Harm Reduction Education & Linkage to Community Resources
Short-Term Mental Health Services
Services Focusing Self-Advocacy Self-Sufficiency and Resiliency

Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:

In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 20.01 - 30.01. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.

Required Experience: