Family Peer Recovery Coach - Mental Health 644

Telecare Corporation; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Nine paid holidays

Free CEUs

Tuition discount

Medical, Vision, Dental

401K

Job summary

Telecare Corporation in California is seeking a Family Peer Recovery Coach to engage family members and participants, provide information, education, and resources to support the loved one’s recovery plan, and facilitate coordination with the clinical team.

The role includes completing intakes, facilitating groups, advocating for services, and ensuring families have a voice in care, with shifts on Friday and Saturday and starting pay between $23.00 and $23.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 2+ years in a mental health services environment.
• California: Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification through CalMHSA must be provided and verified prior to start date.
• At least five years of demonstrated experience as a parent or primary caregiver of a person with behavioral health care needs.
• Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.

Responsibilities

• Engage family members and participants to support recovery goals.
• Provide information, education, and resources to families to support their loved one’s recovery plan.
• Offer direct support and case management to families and participants.
• Coordinate with clinical team to complete intakes/assessments and facilitate groups.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

CalMHSA certification

Caregiver experience

Driver's license

Vehicle use

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We have over 300 Peer roles at Telecare. We value this lived experience and this is what we are trying to grow within the organization. We have a career ladder specific to our Peer Workforce.

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Family Peer Recovery Coach works to engage family members and the prospective participant with the goal of fostering a willingness to accept available services. The Family Coach provides information, education, and resources to family of participants to enable them to better support their loved one in their goals and/or recovery plan, whether it be while person is living independently or in the family home. The Family Peer Recovery Coach provides direct support and case management services to assigned family members and participants and works closely with participants and their families to ensure that their needs are expressed and that they have a "voice" in their recovery plan. In conjunction with the clinical team, the Family Peer Recovery Coach completes program intakes/assessments, facilitates groups, promotes engagement and provision of peer and family support services; and serves as an advocate for the participant and family for services as a point of interaction between participant's family and the program.

Shifts Available:

(2) Short-Hour | AM | Shifts: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Days: Friday and Saturday

(1) Short-Hour | PM | Shifts: 8:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Days: Friday and Saturday

Expected starting wage range is $23.00 - $23.71. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• Bachelor's Degree or at least two (2) years' experience in a mental health services environment
• California: Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification through CalMHSA must be provided and verified prior to your start date. Failure to obtain certification within this period will result in separation with the company.
• At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience as a parent or primary caregiver of a person with behavioral health care needs
• Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

What's In It For You*

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• For more information visit: benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

The Kern Youth Family Resource Center is an innovative, family-friendly program designed to provide youth and families with timely support when they need it most. In a welcoming, trauma-informed environment, the FRC connects families with resources, support, and services tailored to their individual needs. As part of Kern County's broader continuum of care, the program works collaboratively with families, community partners, and existing providers to help youth successfully navigate challenges and connect with ongoing support.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Peer Support Specialist, Family Peer, Peer Certification

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Peer Support Training (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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