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Peer Support Specialist (Homeless Services)
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San Diego, CA (In Person)
$49,920 Salary, Full-Time
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Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
Completion of Peer Employment Training.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job. Must have a car, a valid California drivers license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California drivers license within ten days of establishing residency. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multi-disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population.
Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.).Demonstrated ability to maintain good working relationships with employees, coworkers, and departments.
Demonstrated social skills, limit-setting, and boundaries.•Intermediate interpersonal and customer service skillsIntermediate written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.
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Always be on the lookout for job scams! Learn more about identity theft Opens in new window Help information , opens a new window. First Job Previous Job 306 of 6,403 Next Job Last Job Share More Like This Between $22.00 and $26.17 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Peer Support Specialist (Homeless Services) (Confidential)Occupation:
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsLocation:
San Diego, CA - 92102Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
06/22/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
CalJOBSWeb Site:
CalJOBS Onsite /Remote:
Not SpecifiedUpdated:
06/23/2026Expires:
07/22/2026 Job #: 19858496 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Veteran Friendly Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 24 Month(s) DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Hours 40 Hours Per Week Shift Day Shift Benefits Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. For more than55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diegos (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive womens care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.Responsibilities:
Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements. Engages patients in meeting their healthcare needs and cultivates patient connectedness with the clinic and community. Participates in care coordination. Leads and/or co-leads peer recovery groups. Provides engagement, assistance and support to patients, encouraging healthy activities and compliance. Utilizes supervision and reports anyhigh risksituations. Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements:
2 years personal experience as a mental health services consumer.Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
Completion of Peer Employment Training.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job. Must have a car, a valid California drivers license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California drivers license within ten days of establishing residency. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multi-disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population.
Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.).Demonstrated ability to maintain good working relationships with employees, coworkers, and departments.
Demonstrated social skills, limit-setting, and boundaries.•Intermediate interpersonal and customer service skillsIntermediate written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.