Description

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required with computer or business courses
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Consumer of Mental Health Services; Persons with a history of being consumers of mental health service or individuals with lived experience (i.e. living with a relative, significant other, or other support person who is a consumer of mental health services)
• Proof of: valid California driver's license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required

• Carry out duties as a member of the team, under the direction of the team leader. Specific job responsibilities will vary depending on education and experience
• Provide work-related supportive services, such as transportation. Use of personal vehicle is required
• Perform mentoring and problem solving as well as offer encouragement on and off the job site
• Support and communicate with clients timely to answer questions, while making a difference in our client's relationships
• Provide practical help and mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help consumers obtain the necessities of daily living
• Coordination of social activities
• Facilitation of groups and/or assignments as required by Lead Peer Specialist/Mentors, Clinical Manager and/or Program Director
• Develop effective working relationships with agencies and organizations to advocate for consumer and family/caregiver empowerment
• Document all activities as required
• Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients
• Other duties as assigned or necessary to support your department and/or the company

• At least one or more year(s) of experience equivalent as a Peer Specialist/Peer Mentor
• Understand the concepts of self-help, peer support and recovery model
• Understand the principles of the mental health system and effectively work within the system
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working and professional relationships with a wide range of community agencies and organizations
• Knowledge of how to obtain and record accurate information for case documentation and other reports
• Willingness and ability to carry a caseload of consumers and provide field-based services
• Lived experience with a mental health condition, whether a family member or personal
• Knowledge of community resources and connections and experience working with peers
• Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are preferred
• Intermediate computer skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time to meet schedule, goals, and deadlines