Compassionate Peer Support Specialist | Recovery & Growth

Telecare Corporation; Kern (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays & shift differentials

Free CEU & supervision

Online tuition discounts

Medical/vision/dental insurance

401K & ESOP

Job summary

Telecare Corporation is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to engage with individuals and support recovery goals within a recovery-centered framework. You will collaborate with clinical teams to reinforce Telecare's RCCS and respond to crises with composure and de-escalation skills.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and California Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification. This on-call role requires a willingness to travel in the local service area and maintain a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have a background in behavioral health with understanding of recovery goals.
• Experience providing peer support and navigating crisis de-escalation.
• California Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification required or verifiable prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Engage with members to explore and support recovery goals.
• Provide consultation to the clinical team to uphold RCCS principles.
• Respond to critical situations using high-level engagement and de-escalation skills.

Skills

Behavioral health knowledge

De-escalation skills

Peer support experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CalMHSA Peer Support Certification

Job description

Telecare Corporation is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to engage with individuals and support recovery goals within a recovery-centered framework. You will collaborate with clinical teams to reinforce Telecare's RCCS and respond to crises with composure and de-escalation skills.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and California Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification. This on-call role requires a willingness to travel in the local service area and maintain a valid driver's license.