Part-Time Peer Support Specialist: Recovery Advocate

Casa De Amparo; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Casa De Amparo in San Marcos, CA is seeking a Part-Time Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented services within the combined Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). You will draw on lived experience and formal training to support adults in recovery and collaborate with clinicians, nurses, and program staff to engage clients and maintain safety.

This role emphasizes boundaries, documentation, and linkage to community resources, aiming

Qualifications

• Must be associated with Casa de Amparo through CCL (FBI/DOJ/ CAC I clearance where applicable).
• Certified Peer Support Specialist or working toward certification with certification within 90 days of hire.
• Behavioral health lived experience and ability to use it professionally to aid clients.
• Complete harm reduction training within 60 days of hire (4 hours minimum).
• Knowledge of recovery principles, trauma-informed and culturally responsive care, self-advocacy, and boundaries.
• Experience with adults with behavioral health needs and related challenges is preferred.
• Work under supervision of Behavioral Health Professional and can bill for peer-specific codes when certified.
• Strong interpersonal, time-management, organizational, written/verbal communication; intermediate computer literacy; English proficient; bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Physical ability for activities including crouching, lifting 50 pounds, crawling, stairs; ambulatory, auditory, and visual skills.
• Ability to meet employment requirements including CPR/First Aid, TB and drug screening clearance, DMV record, and immunizations.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and recovery-oriented services using lived experience, formal training, and approved guidelines.
• Support client engagement, retention, participation, and connection to the therapeutic milieu of the IOP/PHP Program.
• Assist clients in identifying strengths, recovery goals, wellness strategies, coping skills, self-management, and supports.
• Support clients during group activities, recovery groups, and structured program activities within scope.
• Provide peer feedback and encouragement that supports symptom reduction and self-advocacy.
• Assist clients with linkage to community resources, benefits, outpatient services, and transportation/housing supports.
• Collaborate with Clinicians, Nurse, Program Manager, and team to support care, safety planning, and handoffs.
• Maintain professional boundaries and respect cultural norms.
• Complete required documentation, data entry, and service logs per program requirements.
• Participate in Treatment Team meetings, supervision, and trainings.
• Notify clinical staff of safety concerns, changes in client presentation, or requests needing follow-up.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Behavioral health lived experience

Interpersonal skills

Time-management

Written/verbal communication

Job description

Casa De Amparo in San Marcos, CA is seeking a Part-Time Certified Peer Support Specialist to provide recovery-oriented services within the combined Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). You will draw on lived experience and formal training to support adults in recovery and collaborate with clinicians, nurses, and program staff to engage clients and maintain safety.

This role emphasizes boundaries, documentation, and linkage to community resources, aiming