Certified Peer Support Specialist — Recovery & Housing Access

NAMI San Diego; San Diego (CA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NAMI San Diego is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to collaborate with UPAC staff on the Alternatives to Incarceration program. You will provide outreach, direct services, and housing-related support to individuals experiencing homelessness and those involved with the justice system.

The role requires personal lived experience, strong communication, and the ability to document services accurately. A background check and CPR/First Aid certification are required or must be obtained.

Competenze

• Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification or completion within 90 days of employment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum: 1 year of recovery from lived experience with justice involvement, homelessness, or behavioral health diagnosis.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships across diverse cultures.
• Must be able to share experiences navigating justice system, behavioral health services or homelessness.
• Demonstrated success in accurate, timely documentation.
• First Aid and CPR certification (including infant CPR) or willingness to obtain.
• Satisfactory driving record and clear TB test.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and web navigation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and reliable attendance.
• Preferred: bilingual in County threshold languages (Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, etc.).

Mansioni

• Provide outreach and engagement, deliver direct services, and promote recovery for PEH and justice-involved individuals.
• Provide housing navigation, transportation support, and accompany to appointments.
• Connect clients to supportive services addressing safety, health, social and material needs.
• Conduct street outreach to promote program services as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with agency, state, and county requirements.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately for contracted performance goals.
• Collaborate with UPAC staff and report to UPAC's Program Manager for Alternatives to Incarceration.

Conoscenze

Empathy & active listening

Trauma-informed approach

Motivational interviewing

Cultural competency

Strong communication

Documentation

Formazione

Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CalMHSA training completion within 90 days

Strumenti

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Descrizione del lavoro

NAMI San Diego is seeking a dedicated Peer Support Specialist to collaborate with UPAC staff on the Alternatives to Incarceration program. You will provide outreach, direct services, and housing-related support to individuals experiencing homelessness and those involved with the justice system.

The role requires personal lived experience, strong communication, and the ability to document services accurately. A background check and CPR/First Aid certification are required or must be obtained.