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Description
THE POSITION
Tri-City is currently hiring to fill a Part-Time vacancy for the position of Peer Support Specialist I/II (PSS) within the Children's Outpatient Program supporting our FSP/TAY (Full Service Partnership/ Transitional age youth) clients. The PSS position provides peer-to-peer support services in the office and/or in the field including, but not limited to outreach, support, encouragement, guidance, advocacy, and referrals to external resources and services for clients and their families; builds rapport with clients and their families through sharing stories of lived experience and recovery.
This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:
- Encourages and supports clients to fully engage in services; provides outreach and assists clients in addressing and overcoming barriers to treatment.
- Provides resources and referrals to address basic needs and other barriers to wellness and recovery including food, housing, clothing, transportation, and other financial resources.
- Assists clients with setting, implementing, and tracking wellness and recovery goals; develops individual Wellness and Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); models and shares effective coping strategies.
- Assists clients and families to understand behavioral health problems and steps to recovery.
- Provides support and guidance in navigating systems and obtaining additional support services; attends meetings and therapy sessions with clients (as needed); assists with completing applications and forms; and ensures client concerns are address and processes understood.
Ideal Candidate
Education and Experience
Education:
- Peer Support Specialist I/II: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Experience:
- Peer Support Specialist I: Direct lived experience either personally or as a caregiver of someone who has recovered from behavioral health illness and/or substance use disorder.
- Peer Support Specialist II: Two (2) years of experience providing peer support services to clients in a behavioral health care setting.
Licenses and Certifications
- Some positions may require possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of a valid Peer Support Specialist Certification, to be maintained throughout
employment.
Preferred candidates will be bilingual in Spanish.
Benefits
PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan: Enrollment in Lincoln Financial 401a Money Purchase Plan (MPP); Tri-City contributes 7.5%. No Social Security.
Sick Leave: Employees receive 40 hours of sick time after 90 days of employment.
Additional Optional Benefits: EAP, Credit Union available through Credit Union of Southern California.
Merit Salary Increases: Annually based on performance, budget availability and supervisor approval.
Special Instructions
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Tri-City Mental Health Authority will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr-team@tricitymhs.org.
Tri-City Human Resources Department may contact candidates via email or phone. Please pay attention to both forms of communication as information regarding application status may be made by email or phone.
Tri-City does not cover the cost of relocation fees.