Senior Certified Peer Support Specialist

For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health is seeking a qualified Senior Certified Peer Support Specialist to support the Mental Health Services Act Family Advocate program in Riverside CA.

• Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.
  

Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals including psychiatrists clinicians peer specialists and paraprofessionals RUHS-BH serves over 45000 individuals annually.

We are committed to delivering culturally competent evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs including Mental Health Services Substance Use Services and the Public Guardians Office address the diverse needs of our community.

At RUHS Behavioral Health youll join a compassionate innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth collaboration and meaningful impact.

If youre passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!

For more information please visit OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Education: Possession of a high school diploma G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate is required.

Experience:Depending on the assignment current or previous recovery experience as a consumer of behavioral health and/or substance abuse services or as a family member/caregiver of a former or current behavioral health consumer.

AND

One year as a Medi-Cal Certified Peer Support Specialist or an out of state peer support certification holder with two (2) years of direct full time peer support work experience with the understanding that Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification is required within six (6) months of the employment start date.

Knowledge of: The basic principles and practices of leadership and training; the needs and difficulties faced by clients caregivers and families of behavioral health and/or substance abuse consumers; the public and/or private agency services available for families children and adults with serious behavioral health needs such as schools social services and other systems; the self-help and consumer oriented treatment models; methods to effectively communicate with consumers families and caregivers the community and the behavioral health treatment team.

Ability to: Act in a lead capacity; understand the principles of the behavioral health system and effectively work within the system; effectively represent and advocate for the consumer perspective within the community and behavioral health system; understand and articulate the cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns; effectively communicate the workings of the behavioral health system to service consumers parents family members and caregivers; develop and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of community agencies and organizations; obtain and record accurate information for case documentation and other reports.

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.

A valid Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of the employment start date. Employees holding a Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification must be recertified every two (2) years. Failure to maintain a valid Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification may lead to termination.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however telework arrangements are subject to management approval operational needs and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations telework eligibility and residency requirements.

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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