On-Site Peer Support Specialist - Recovery Advocate

CRF Behavioral Healthcare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Peer Specialist for our San Diego-based Crisis Centers. This in-person role supports clients using lived experience to foster recovery, welcomes new clients, and participates in a multidisciplinary team.

Duties include client transportation when needed and assisting with benefits applications. The position requires a high school diploma, First Aid/CPR, and a California driver's license, with certification preferred within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• At least one year of work experience
• Experience as a person who has received mental health services
• First Aid/CPR certification required
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel)
• Valid California driver’s license and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver
• Criminal/background clearance required
• Certified Peer Support Specialist strongly preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Act as ambassador to the program by welcoming, providing orientation to prospective clients
• Utilize lived experiences to aid recovery efforts of clients
• Promote and model recovery within the program
• Join the multidisciplinary team and share insights on illness management and life skills
• Advocate for clients when appropriate
• May drive clients to appointments and assist with benefits applications

Skills

Peer support

Empathy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Kids for the Future is seeking a Peer Specialist for our San Diego-based Crisis Centers. This in-person role supports clients using lived experience to foster recovery, welcomes new clients, and participates in a multidisciplinary team.

Duties include client transportation when needed and assisting with benefits applications. The position requires a high school diploma, First Aid/CPR, and a California driver's license, with certification preferred within 90 days of hire.