Hybrid Youth & Family Peer Support Specialist

Seneca Family of Agencies; Atascadero (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic,

Acupuncture coverage

Fertility coverage

Long‑term disability

Family leave

Life insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Employer‑paid Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time off and Holidays

Scholarship opportunities and training

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies is seeking a Peer Support Specialist in California to provide peer support and advocacy to youth and families. The role leverages personal experience with relevant systems to engage service users in their care plans, both one-on-one and in groups.

The position involves collaborating with a family-based wraparound team, supporting safety planning, and connecting families to community resources, with some in-person and hybrid service delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Personal lived experience with relevant systems (e.g., child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, etc.).
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support for youth and families one-on-one and in groups.
• Build trust and rapport with youth, families, and collateral supports.
• Act as a collaborative advocate across county systems.
• Connect families to community resources and safety networks.
• Offer coaching on safety/self-care plans and crisis de-escalation.
• Participate in mental health awareness activities and peer forums.
• Complete training and engage in weekly supervision.
• Maintain accurate documentation and timesheets.
• Participate in on-call rotation when required.
• Apply crisis communication techniques per EQ-4 model.

Education

High school diploma/GED

TB test clearance

Fingerprinting clearance

Valid driver's license

Job description

Seneca Family of Agencies is seeking a Peer Support Specialist in California to provide peer support and advocacy to youth and families. The role leverages personal experience with relevant systems to engage service users in their care plans, both one-on-one and in groups.

The position involves collaborating with a family-based wraparound team, supporting safety planning, and connecting families to community resources, with some in-person and hybrid service delivery.