Bilingual Crisis Peer Support Specialist

Sycamores; Altadena (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycamores in the San Gabriel Valley seeks a Peer Support Specialist to join its Recidivism Reduction Services program. You will provide linkage, stabilization, and support to individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use challenges across the SGV region.

This role requires lived experience with recovery, willingness to share experiences, and the ability to drive to multiple sites. A California driver’s license and clean driving record are required. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree.
• At least one year of job-related experience conducting street outreach to people experiencing homelessness and preferably have previous lived experience in homelessness, substance abuse, or criminal justice involvement preferred.
• 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.
• If the lived experience includes a history of substance use, a minimum of two (2) years of continuous sobriety prior to the date of employment is required, and ongoing sobriety must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
• Certification in peer support is preferred but not required. If not certified, upon hire successfully complete the training requirements for a peer support specialist and pass the certification examination or go through the grandparenting process to become certified.
• Be willing to share their lived experience.
• Have a strong dedication to recovery.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Agree, in writing, to adhere to the Code of Ethics.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
• As this position requires driving company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide follow up and linkage to persons in need within the San Gabriel Valley.
• Provide additional stabilization interventions and advocate for client voice and choice in planning, delivery, and evaluation of services.
• Collaborate with SGV CARE (mobile crisis) and housing partners to ensure effective service delivery.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Peer support certification preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Sycamores in the San Gabriel Valley seeks a Peer Support Specialist to join its Recidivism Reduction Services program. You will provide linkage, stabilization, and support to individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use challenges across the SGV region.

This role requires lived experience with recovery, willingness to share experiences, and the ability to drive to multiple sites. A California driver’s license and clean driving record are required. Bilingual candidates are preferred.