Peer Support Specialist

Turning Point Community Programs; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,706; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Community Programs in Grass Valley seeks a peer specialist. This role involves helping clients achieve their wellness goals, providing advocacy, and facilitating support in a community setting.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, alongside practical experience in mental health. The position is from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with a pay range of $21.00 to $22.29 an hour.

Qualifications

• Experience related to mental health is preferred.
• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Support and teach recovery principles and use of recovery tools.
• Assist clients in developing their recovery plans.
• Model personal responsibility and self-advocacy.

Skills

Active listening

Recovery principles

Self-advocacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Under the administrative supervision of the team lead or program director, this position is responsible for assisting members in meeting their expressed goals toward crisis resolution and maintaining wellness while living in the community. Additional support in areas of advocacy and the connection to local county/state resources will be provided as needed.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position will utilize lived experience perspectives and training to support client participants at Turning Point Community Programs. The peer specialist will provide an avenue for active listening and provide messages of hope and recovery.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities – (illustrative Only)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Supports and teaches recovery principles and use of recovery tools
• Models personal responsibility, self-advocacy, and hopefulness
• In partnership with each client, assesses their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges to support the client’s stated goals.
• In partnership with the participant, supports the development of their recovery plan
• Responsible for supporting participants in wellness activities
• Provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Assists in maintaining monthly guest logs and guests’ records.
• Responsible for completing/facilitating items on the health and housekeeping log.
• Ensures health and safety practices are met and supports guests in participating in the procedures
• Supports the philosophy of empowerment, participates in a mutual learning approach
• Attends team meetings as scheduled and required for your position unless excused by the program director/manager.
• Completes necessary paperwork as instructed by the program director
• Supports clients in developing reciprocal relationships and natural support systems to strengthen self-sufficiency
• Attends a minimum of one (1) co-reflection group per month.
• Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.

Minimum Qualifications And Certifications & Licenses

Education, Training, and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is through graduation from High School or completion of the GED program. Varied life experiences related to mental health.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old, excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport, inclusive of bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Compensation: $21.00 - $22.29 an hour.