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Peer Support Specialist - Kern County Network for Children (KCNC) (Open)

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Bakersfield, CA (In Person)

$40,956 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/8/2026

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Job Description

Peer Support Specialist
  • Kern County Network for Children (KCNC) (Open) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools Print Application Deadline 6/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/5/2026 Contact Anisa Hernandez 636-4391 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $3,245
  • $3,581 Monthly Add'l Salary Info $3,245
  • $3,581per month.
Maximum entry level for external candidates is $3,408 per month. Salary step placement for promotional candidates is based upon Rules of the Personnel Commission. Length of Work Year 12 months / 260 days Employment Type Full Time Filing Deadline June 26, 2026 Oral Interview July 9, 2026 Benefits Holiday, sick leave and vacation benefits provided. Medical, dental, vision, and counseling plans provided for employee and family. Prepaid life insurance policy provided for the employee. Employees of this office are not covered by Social Security, but do have mandatory retirement coverage with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Job Summary Job Summary Under general supervision, the Peer Support Specialist will be responsible for working in collaboration with youth who were or are currently in foster care and/or homeless agency(s), property owners and employers in order to help youth successfully transition into adulthood and become self-sufficient. View Job Description Requirements /
Qualifications Experience:
Must have lived experience with homelessness, foster care, and/or child maltreatment; or, been a family member or caregiver of an individual who experienced homelessness, foster care and/or child maltreatment.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma, resume). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301.
  • The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate.
It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. Requirements /
Qualifications Experience:
Must have lived experience with homelessness, foster care, and/or child maltreatment; or, been a family member or caregiver of an individual who experienced homelessness, foster care and/or child maltreatment.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma, resume). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301.
  • The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate.
It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT COMMENTS
  • All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process.
  • Each candidate's application papers and answers to the essay questions contained within the application will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools.
Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. For entry-level positions, veterans shall be allowed an additional credit of five points to their composite score. A copy of your DD-214 must be submitted at the time of application to receive veteran's credit. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer. "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics". Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT COMMENTS
  • All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process.
  • Each candidate's application papers and answers to the essay questions contained within the application will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools.
Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. For entry-level positions, veterans shall be allowed an additional credit of five points to their composite score. A copy of your DD-214 must be submitted at the time of application to receive veteran's credit. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer. "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics". Links Related To This Job KCSOS Human Resources Learn About Our Community KCSOS Human Resources Salary Schedules Job Descriptions CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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