Peer Support Specialist

crestwoodcareers; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement

Job summary

Crestwood is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to provide direct services using personal recovery experience from mental health, SUD, or trauma. You will undergo 80-hour training and supervision to support others on their recovery journey.

A high school diploma and related training within specified timelines are required. This full-time/part-time/on-call role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to growth within a leading behavioral health provider in California.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• A mental health/SUD lived experience.
• 80-hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent – completed within 90 days of hire or training within 2 years of hire.
• Has current techniques of behavioral intervention training within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support services with personal recovery experience.
• Guide and support others toward increased wellness through mentorship.
• Share recovery journey in an inspirational way after training and supervision.

Skills

HS Diploma / GED

Lived mental health/SUD experience

80-hour Peer Support Training

Behavioral intervention training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Peer Support Specialist

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Job Duties

Peer Support Specialists are people in a peer-designated role providing direct services with a personal experience of recovery from mental health, substance use, or trauma conditions who receive specialized training and supervision to guide and support others who are experiencing similar mental health, substance use, or trauma issues toward increased wellness. A Peer Support Specialist is an individual who has made a personal commitment to his or her own recovery, has maintained that recovery over a period of time, has taken the 80‑hour Peer Support Learning training (or equivalent) to work in mutuality with others, and is willing to share what he or she has learned about recovery in an inspirational way.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• On-Call

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• A mental health/SUD lived experience.
• 80-hour Peer Support Learning or equivalent - successfully completed within 90 days of hire or has taken the training within 2 years of hire.
• Has current techniques of behavioral intervention training within six (6) months of hire.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Buy Back
• 401(k) Retirement
• Scholarship Program
• Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Service Awards
• Jury Duty Pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• 24-Hour Fitness Center

About the Campus: Riverside CRT. A Crisis Residential Treatment Program (CRTP) is a short‑term, structured, non‑institutional residential service-designed as an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization for people experiencing an acute mental health crisis.

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Pay Range

$23 - $24.17 USD

It's About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California's leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part of the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. Employment and advancement opportunities are extended to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to [e-mail].

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