On-Site Recovery Peer Specialist

Kids for the Future; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CRF is seeking a Peer Specialist for a 1–3 month, on-site position in San Diego, Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Base pay ranges from $20.00–$20.20 per hour, higher with Peer Support Specialist certification, and the program emphasizes recovery, support, and active client engagement.

The role involves mentorship, transportation assistance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to aid clients in accessing services and building life skills.

Qualifications

• High school degree required.
• At least one year of work experience.
• First Aid/CPR certification required and must be kept current during employment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel.
• Criminal/background clearance required.
• Certification as Peer Support Specialist strongly preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador to the program by welcoming, providing orientation, and engaging prospective clients to the program.
• Utilize experiences as a recipient of mental health services to enhance recovery efforts of clients within the program.
• Promote and model the concept of recovery to program participants.
• Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team and share practical insight related to illness management, life skills, and lifelong recovery.
• Act as an advocate for the client when appropriate.
• May assist clients by driving to appointments, benefits applications, assessing social service needs.

Skills

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Education

High school

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CRF is seeking a Peer Specialist for a 1–3 month, on-site position in San Diego, Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Base pay ranges from $20.00–$20.20 per hour, higher with Peer Support Specialist certification, and the program emphasizes recovery, support, and active client engagement.

The role involves mentorship, transportation assistance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to aid clients in accessing services and building life skills.