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Job Title

Peer Support Counselor

Division/Program

Capital Star Peer Support Services Program

Starting Compensation

19.24 - 23.08 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Sacramento: North Sacramento Center (In-Person Position)

Working Hours/Shift

Full -Time, Monday-Friday, AM shift

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities:
• On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
  
  
  

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What You Bring To SBHG (qualifications)

• High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required
• One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer directed services in a mental health, health care, or other social services agency / organization serving people with disabilities preferred
• License or Certification
• Peer Support Specialist Certification: successful completion of the certification process within one year of employment (required).
• Valid California Driver's License
• First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
  
  
  

NOTE: Must possess a valid California Driver's License and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver's eligibility policy.

How You Will Make a Difference (job Overview)

The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Counselors are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Counselors will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.

Division/Program Overview

• The program is designed to have a peer staff stationed at one of the county locations and supporting (either) children, adolescents, adults/older adults and families.
• This support is through assisting them in navigating the county system – through the knowledge of their own personal lived experience and connecting/linking to resources, opportunities and other communities of support.
• The unique lived experience of the staff provides support focused on advocacy, education, mentoring and support and motivation.
• Staff may also be required to support clients in the community.
  
  
  

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information

Norcalrecruitment@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 19.24 - 26.93. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.