Peer Support Specialist I/II

Peer Support Specialist I/II County of Tulare - 3.7 Visalia, CA Job Details Full-time $45,438.88 - $61,009.81 a year 1 day ago Benefits Loan forgiveness Qualifications Personal service client interaction documentation Community engagement Serving clients Clinical case management notes Recovery peer support Mental health resources facilitation Working with families Working with individuals with mental health conditions Peer support advocacy Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Teaching Entry level Full Job Description JOB This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and 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. Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Salary Range:

Level I:

$6,786 - $4,614

Monthly Level II:

$4,171 - $5,084 Monthly This position is eligible for a 4% Cost of Living Increase effective 06/28/2026 EXAMPLE

OF DUTIES

Level I:

Attend trainings and apply learned techniques to serve the clients within assigned treatment programs. Operates a variety of office equipment. Manage a caseload by accurately documenting all supportive client services that have been provided. Provide casework consultation to staff members who participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings. Develops client rapport by supporting, advocating, and representing the peer and family/caregiver perspective within the behavioral health system. For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.

Level II:

Operates a variety of office equipment. Communicate, represent, and promote the peer and family/caregiver perspective within the behavioral health system. Attend Behavioral Health or Substance Use Disorder activities in the community to engage with those who might benefit from behavioral health services or distribute promotional information. Openly share their own lived experience on their wellness and recovery journey from their Behavioral Health and/or substance use recovery experience, services and outcome with others to promote wellness and recovery of consumers and in the community at large. Teach others about stigma related to Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorder challenges and treatment. For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Conditions of Employment Candidates selected may 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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