Certified Peer Navigator - Hummingbird Potrero

Prcsf; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-matching 403(b) retirement

Paid time-off

Professional development

Job summary

PRC Baker Places in San Francisco is seeking a Certified Peer Navigator to support adults in recovery with access to residential and day guest services. You will provide culturally competent social support, assist in discharge planning, and work with the treatment team to link clients to healthcare and housing resources.

The position emphasizes lived experience, certification in peer counseling, and ability to navigate multiple service modalities within a non-profit setting.

Qualifications

• High School or GED completed.
• Completion of a mental health, peer counselor certificate program.
• At least 3–5 years of direct lived experience with the SF behavioral health system.
• Two years of peer counseling, particularly with diverse populations and psychiatric crisis.

Responsibilities

• Engage adults receiving services and introduce residential/day guest services.
• Provide culturally competent, consumer driven social support.
• Participate in discharge and admission planning.
• Provide warm hand off escort between services.
• Document information into charts and records.
• Coordinate linkage to community resources including healthcare and housing services.

Education

High School or GED

Mental health, peer counselor certificate program

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Corporate Office, San Francisco, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1093

Salary Range: $22.17 To $24.21 Hourly

PRC Baker Places is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the San Francisco community through legal advocacy, workforce development, financial services, and residential treatment programs. We support formerly homeless adults living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders by providing a continuum of integrated direct care services. All of our programs are grounded in a social rehabilitation philosophy that integrates harm reduction and daily living skills within a safe and supportive environment.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to help people affected by HIV/AIDS, substance use, or mental health issues better realize opportunities by providing integrated legal, social and health services that address the broad range of social risk factors that impact wellness and limit potential.

Values that Guide Us:

Accountability, Honesty, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Respect

If you’re passionate about making a real impact in your community, working in a dynamic, inclusive environment, and helping people rebuild their lives, PRC Baker Places is the place for you.

Facility Type:

Non-Licensed, DOJ/FBI Background Clearance Required

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Certified Peer Navigators use their experience of recovery from mental health disorders to support others in the early or later stages of their recovery process. Combined with skills learned in a formal certification training, their experience and knowledge of community resources puts them in a unique position to offer support.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage adults receiving services at ZSFGH-Psychiatric Emergency Services and introduce availability of residential and day guest services at Hummingbird Place Psychiatric Respite Program.
• Provide culturally competent and consumer driven social support to reduce emotional health stressors and stigma.
• Participate in the discharge plan from PES and admission plan to Hummingbird Place.
• Provide warm hand off escort from PES to Hummingbird Place.
• Document any necessary information into Hummingbird Place chart.
• Provide ongoing peer support to clients at Hummingbird Place and work as part of the treatment team in coordinating linkage to community resources if necessary, including healthcare and housing services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to navigate several flights of stairs many times daily.
• Must be able to do extensive charting and documentation.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds
• Responsible to physically respond to client needs in the event of a crisis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School or GED
• Completion of a mental health, peer counselor certificate program.
• At least 3-5 years of direct personal lived experience with the SF behavioral health system
• Two years of peer counseling, particularly working with diverse populations and individuals in psychiatric crisis
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively, function independently, and interact professionally with a diverse, multi-cultural, and interdisciplinary staff of all levels.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. PRC Baker Places offers a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their eligible spouse/children, as well as short/long-term disability, life insurance, employer-matching contributions to 403(b) retirement, generous paid time-off, and professional development.