Peer Support Specialist (English and Bilingual)

Peer Support Specialist (English and Bilingual) Tulare County, CA Overview Description This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health & Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Three (3) current vacancies (one bilingual and two English positions) with the Health & Human Services Agency located in Visalia and Porterville. The anticipated life of the list is six months. Three current vacancies with the Health and Human Services Agency in Visalia. Vacancies are currently located in Visalia and Porterville. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies. The anticipated life of the list is six months. • This position qualifies for assistance through the "CSET Supported Employment Program". Spanish bilingual designated positions are entitled to an additional $.63 (cents) per hour. A Spanish proficiency exam will be required. Applicants must be fluent in the ability to read, write and speak in the Spanish language as well as in English. Typical Duties May operate a variety of office automation and peripheral equipment and a variety of office-related appliances; communicate, represent, and promote the peer and family/caregiver perspective within the mental health system; offer peer encouragement, mentoring, and advocacy, and perform problem-solving on a one-to-one basis to help consumers obtain the necessities of daily living; facilitate a variety of support, peer support, peer recovery, and family and/or wellness and recovery groups; educate consumers, family members, and caregivers about the wellness and recovery process, including individuals living with co-occurring disorders; assist consumers with navigation of the Tulare County Mental Health system in order to ensure needs are met by the appropriate caregiver; maintain and ensure HIPAA, ethical standards, and professional boundaries with all staff and clients; contribute to an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of all consumers; may contribute to multi-disciplinary treatment teams; may Assist with family liaison work, including reunification; provide documentation of consumer services and encounters following all guidelines and policies and procedures; perform a wide variety of typing, keyboarding, and specialized and/or general clerical duties related to assigned functional area and Branch; essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Employment Standards Education:

High School diploma/

GED Experience:

Six (6) months lived experience as a consumer or direct family member/caregiver of a mental health consumer.

Knowledge of:

Mental illnesses and the system of care through "lived experience" with a mental health condition, of a family member or personal; good organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills; programs and treatment techniques for the support and care of persons with mental illness; concepts of mental illness and mental health: the physical, emotional, and social needs of persons with mental illness; community resources and techniques for building rapport with peers; cultural and socio-economic stigma influencing mental health.

Skill/Ability to:

Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; complete multiple priority projects with strict deadlines; maintain confidentiality of patient/client information; attend meetings outside of regular working hours and may work on-call to respond to emergencies; relate and communicate effectively with peers, family members, and the public; lead and interact with clients/consumers in social, recreational, and living skills activities. Additional Information Conditions of Employment Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. College Cost Reduction Access Act This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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Bargaining Unit 4 The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount:

An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance:

A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP) .

Retirement:

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave:

12 set days and 1 personal holiday .

Vacation Accrual:

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service) 3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service) 4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service) 5 weeks per year (11+ years of service) Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual:

12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D:

$10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company .

Disability Insurance:

Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation:

A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available. To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/ The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.