Peer Support Specialist: Full-Time Growing Works Nursery

Calling all Mental Health Professionals! Come and join a wonderful team of caring professional individuals who want to make a difference! Turning Point Foundation & The Wellness Center has been a prominent leader in the forefront of community mental health, rehabilitation, and recovery for over 30 years. Our mission is to provide housing, rehabilitation, recovery and support services to adults affected by mental illness to help them overcome barriers and reach their highest potential as contributing members of the community.

Job Title: Peer Support Specialist

Job Class: Peer Services (Full-Time)

Reports to: Jenn Rodriguez Manager

Position Summary

The Peer Support Specialist works directly with members, staff and family members in support of services provided by Turning Point Foundation and to encourage member self-empowerment.

Required Qualifications:

· Experience in recovery and/or psychosocial rehabilitation and the ability to articulate our core values

· Has completed RICA or equivalent Peer Counseling training or has experience as a peer counselor or demonstrated abilities to become a peer counselor. Training as a peer counselor is highly desirable

· Demonstrate creativity and flexibility by initiating a wide range of consumer-driven groups and activities based on the Wellness and Recovery Action Plan to meet the diverse needs of the members.

• Valid California Driver’s License
• Basic Life Support certification (can be earned after hire on site)

· HHS/OIG cleared (must be able to pass background check)

· High School Diploma or GED

· Bilingual (Spanish)

Preferred Qualifications:

· Knowledge of community resources and other systems useful to mental health consumers

· Willingness to self-identify as a consumer of mental health services

· Car repair knowledge or mechanical experience a plus

Salary:

· Hourly: $17.00 to 18.00

· Bilingual bonus available

Full-Time Benefits:

· Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance for employee

· 11 Paid Holidays in addition to generous paid time off (vacation & sick)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person