On-Call Peer Support Specialist — Crisis Residential

Telecare Corporation; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Free CEUs

Tuition discount

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Telecare Corporation is seeking an On Call Peer Support Specialist for the Crisis Residential 342 in Riverside, CA. You will engage with clients, support recovery goals, and contribute to a Recovery Culture within a 16-bed crisis residential setting.

Minimum qualifications include a GED or higher and California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification prior to hire. Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance are required, with travel to and from services as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Peer Certification must be maintained throughout employment; California: Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification prior to hire.
• Experience as a beneficiary of Behavioral Health care.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance in your name.
• Willingness to use personal or company vehicle to transport clients.

Responsibilities

• Engage and facilitate conversations to help members explore and meet recovery goals.
• Provide consultation to the team to promote Telecare’s Recovery Culture.
• Respond to critical situations with de-escalation to support a least restrictive environment.
• Support on-call shifts as needed; shifts vary AM/DAYS/NOC/PM.

Skills

Peer support

Empathy

Crisis communication

Education

GED or better

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Telecare Corporation is seeking an On Call Peer Support Specialist for the Crisis Residential 342 in Riverside, CA. You will engage with clients, support recovery goals, and contribute to a Recovery Culture within a 16-bed crisis residential setting.

Minimum qualifications include a GED or higher and California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification prior to hire. Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance are required, with travel to and from services as needed.