At Child & Family Center, we believe that when unity in diversity exists, progress and growth is inevitable, and that diversity goes beyond gender & race. We aim for a diverse workforce and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds & experiences to apply.

Child & Family Center received the following awards:

· Child & Family Center scored the highest level (“very good to great”) in our annual report card for The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care.

· Awarded the Joint Commission Reaccreditation. The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.

Salary Range (final salary offer is based on a number of factors, such as certifications, experience, and more):
$22.00 - $25.00/hour
PLUS!
An additional $0.9615/hour Bilingual Spanish Differential

Benefits we offer!

• 16 paid Holidays including 1 week holiday closure (paid) in December through January
• Paid Birthday Floating Holiday
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Medical Coverage
• Agency paid Dental & Vision Coverage (for EE-Only coverage)
• Voluntary Family Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Agency paid Long Term Disability
• Agency paid Employee Life Insurance & Employee Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Employee and Family Life Insurance, and Family Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 401(k) available with discretionary Agency match
• Employee Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree.
• Be self-identified as having experience with the process of recovery from a mental illness or substance use disorder, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent, caregiver or family member of a consumer.
• Be willing to share their experience.
• Have a strong dedication to recovery and at least two years of sustained recovery.
• Agree, in writing, to adhere to the Code of Ethics.
• Successfully complete the 80-hour training requirements for a peer support specialist through a CalMHSA-approved training entity.
• Pass the certification examination within 90 days of hire.
• Must maintain a valid California driver’s license, insurance and driving record which complies with agency’s insurance carrier standards.
• Must pass all applicable health, fingerprint/LiveScan and DMV clearances.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Peer Support Specialist – SUD provides trauma-informed, recovery-oriented support to individuals with substance use challenges, drawing upon their lived experience of recovery. This role is vital in promoting hope, empowerment, and wellness by offering peer-based interventions, advocacy, mentorship, and system navigation to clients engaged in recovery services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Aids clients in becoming accustomed to program routine.
• Assist with intakes and referrals for potential new clients, as needed
• Assists clients with finding information and filling out forms as needed.
• Conveys respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
• May accompany clients to activities inside the program or in the community.
• May serve as support when a client has an appointment off premises.
• Provides engagement and outreach to current or potential clients, and families in the community.
• Provides expertise from personal experience in the areas of substance abuse and co-occurring disorders recovery to interdisciplinary team.
• Completes all charting and documentation as contractually required and in timely manner as dictated by program requirements.
• Provides services in the field/office environment, while carrying a caseload, and participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of local resources and assist caregivers with the completion of application forms for various resources to ensure that the appropriate documentation is obtained
• Complies with all BHS and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards and 42 CFR.
• Serves as a mentor to clients, and families to promote empowerment and hope, and while drawing on own experiences as a consumer to build trust and commonality provides peer counseling and support.
• Promotes a team culture characterized by openness to clients’ experiences and encouragement of self- determination throughout treatment planning process.
• Provides education and support to clients about stigma and ways to combat it, and advocates for clients by educating about grievance or complaint procedures.
• Provides education and support to family members, including peer and family run support groups.
• Serves as liaison between the team and consumer-run programs and encourages clients’ use of these.
• Outreach to community agencies and organizations to be able to offer information to caregivers.
• Encourage patient engagement and self-management to promote wellness and recovery.
• Educate and equip patients with tools or strategies to cope more effectively, problem solve and manage their behavioral health needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK SCHEDULE:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt – Full Time

Work-Week: Sunday – Saturday

• Actual work schedule as agreed with Direct Supervisor and based on business/program needs.
• Work on-site a minimum of two days per week.

Work schedule is subject to change based on the Center’s needs.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

No supervisory requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
• Walk.
• Use of hands and fingers.
• Handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear.
• Stand and sit.
• Reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or possibly crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Child & Family Center uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Clarita, CA 91350