Bilingual Spanish Peer Support Specialist Recovery Advocate

Clarvida; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Sick leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

DailyPay

Training and education opportunities

401(k)

Licensure supervision

EAP

Pet insurance

Perks @ Clarvida discounts

Mileage reimbursement

Company cellphone

Job summary

Clarvida is seeking a Bilingual Spanish Peer Support Specialist in California for a full-time on-site role. You will provide recovery-focused support, mentoring, advocacy, and community-based services leveraging lived experience to foster self-determination.

The incumbent collaborates with treatment teams, maintains HIPAA-compliant records, and guides clients toward recovery goals. Requires HS diploma/GED, Peer Specialist Certificate, Spanish fluency, and CA driver’s license with insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Peer Specialist Certificate required.
• Lived experience as a consumer of mental health services or as a support person to someone receiving services.
• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• Valid California driver’s license and active auto insurance.
• Prior behavioral health experience preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and peer support practices.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.
• Basic to intermediate computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring, encouragement, and peer support to consumers in community and program settings.
• Assist clients in developing daily living skills and accessing essential resources.
• Transport clients as needed to support community engagement (use of personal vehicle required).
• Provide advocacy, coordination, and individualized side-by-side support.
• Support clients in problem-solving and achieving personal recovery goals.
• Coordinate and facilitate social and group activities as assigned.
• Collaborate with team members to support treatment goals and provide insight from lived experience.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, ethical standards, and professional boundaries.
• Participate in program activities and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Peer Specialist Certificate

Job description

Clarvida is seeking a Bilingual Spanish Peer Support Specialist in California for a full-time on-site role. You will provide recovery-focused support, mentoring, advocacy, and community-based services leveraging lived experience to foster self-determination.

The incumbent collaborates with treatment teams, maintains HIPAA-compliant records, and guides clients toward recovery goals. Requires HS diploma/GED, Peer Specialist Certificate, Spanish fluency, and CA driver’s license with insurance.