Peer Support Specialist CRF Behavioral Healthcare Chula Vista, CA Job Details Full-time $23.08

•$23.31 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Hours :

40 hours per week; Monday

•Friday, 8:00 pm or 4/10 schedule, Monday

•Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm. As a Peer Specialist, you will : Act as an ambassador to the program by welcoming, providing orientation, and engage prospective clients to the program. Utilize experiences as a recipient of mental health services to enhance recovery efforts of clients within the program. Provide peer support counseling to clients either individually or in groups, such as completing Wellness Recovery Action Plans. Promote and model the concept of recovery to program participants. Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team and shares practical insight related to illness management, life skills, and the lifelong recovery process. Act as an advocate for the client when appropriate. Assist clients with case management needs, such as driving to appointments, benefits applications, linking to community resources or learning to use public transportation.

Benefits :

19 days of PTO per year; 12 paid holidays per year Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt and access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage Several dental plan options; vision benefits Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses Generous retirement plan contributions

Employee Assistance Plan Education :

High School diploma/GED with a minimum of one year of experience in a social services setting required.

Certification :

Certified Peer Support Specialist through Cal-MHSA strongly preferred; required within 90 days of hire date

Credentialing:

If you are applying to this position as a Licensed, Registered, Waivered, or Certified professional and are offered the position, you will be required to complete the credentialing process. Additional information will be provided at the post-offer stage. Additional Qualifications and Skills Experience as a person who has received mental health services or has a close family member that has received mental health services required 1 year of working with the mental health population preferred Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential A valid California driver's license in good standing, personal vehicle, proof of insurance and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Ability to pass criminal/background clearance Provides an opportunity for clients to work with their peers in helping to address their individual recovery process. The Peer Specialist is expected to demonstrate his/her abilities, education, work ethics, and life skills with peers.