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Job Title:
Peer Support Counselor (Temporary)Division/Program:
Yucca Valley: Morongo Basin Crisis Walk In CenterStarting Compensation:
18.00 USD Per HourWorking Location:
Yucca Valley CAWorking Hours/Shift:
Overnight 8 Hour Shift (Up to 12 weeks) Sunday - Thursday 11:00 PM - 7:30 AMWhy Join Our Team
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What you bring to SBHG:
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.
Peer Support Specialist Certification preferred or successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment
Must possess a valid CA drivers license and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy
How you will make a difference:
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:
The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours
Rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention
All age groups children adolescents adults and older adults who need immediate access to crisis mental health services.
The center provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization
Individuals admitted into the crisis stabilization unit will be provided with support and services to ensure their safe transition to the next level of care or back to the community.
Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:
In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 17.46 - 24.44. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.