Community-Based Peer Support Counselor

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

CEU opportunities

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly/Monthly stipend for cell phone

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in California is seeking a Peer Support Counselor to provide community-based support to teens and young adults, mentoring, advocacy, and linkage to services within Fresno County.

The position is based in the community, Monday–Friday hours with flexible needs, offers starting pay of $20.63–$21.63 per hour, and a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, CEU opportunities, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Personal experience as a consumer in the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
• Peer Support Specialist Certification must be achieved within one year of employment.
• A valid California Driver’s License and eligibility to meet agency driving criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provides community-based support services including mentoring, advocacy, skill development, and resource linkage.
• Collaborates with treatment team members and documents services in accordance with peer support scope of practice.

Skills

Peer support experience

Advocacy and mentoring

Communication with clients

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Peer Support Specialist Certification

Job description

Stars Behavioral Health Group in California is seeking a Peer Support Counselor to provide community-based support to teens and young adults, mentoring, advocacy, and linkage to services within Fresno County.

The position is based in the community, Monday–Friday hours with flexible needs, offers starting pay of $20.63–$21.63 per hour, and a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, CEU opportunities, and mileage reimbursement.