A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
Peer Support Specialist Valley Star Behavioral Health, Inc.•3.0 San Bernardino, CA Job Details Full-time $19•$22 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off On-the-job training Vision insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License First Aid Certification Full Job Description Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're 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.
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):
Certification:
Active California Peer Support Specialist Certification.
Lived Experience:
Personal, lived experience as a consumer within the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.). Must be 18 years of age or older. Meet agency driver eligibility criteria
Experience & Skills:
One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services. Experience working within a mental health, healthcare, or social services agency serving individuals with disabilities is preferred.
Compliance & Safety:
Valid California Driver's License with an eligible driving record per company policy. First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross. 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 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 :
Program:
The TAY Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) facility is a short-term voluntary residential facility. Designed to help Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 18-25, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to community.
Population Served:
Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 18-25, who experience a psychiatric crisis
Facility & Setting:
short-term voluntary residential facility | 24/7
Program Clinical Services:
Therapeutic and mental health services, Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services, Medication evaluation and support services, Crisis intervention
Length of Stay:
short-term
Skills & Transition:
Pre-vocational or vocational counseling, transition back to community
Skills & Services:
Daily exercise and health/wellness education Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
