Peer Support Specialist

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

Job summary

Turning Point Community Programs seeks a Peer Specialist in Rancho Cordova, CA, to assist members in crisis resolution and wellness. Responsibilities include supporting recovery principles, assisting in recovery plan development, and maintaining health and safety practices. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, California driver’s license, and relevant life experience in mental health. Compensation is $21–$22.29 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or completion of a GED program.
• Varied life experience related to mental health.
• California driver’s license and vehicle insurance/registration.

Responsibilities

• Support and teach recovery principles.
• Assist clients in developing their recovery plans.
• Attend required team meetings.
• Ensure health and safety practices are met.

Skills

Active listening

Personal responsibility

Self-advocacy

Hopefulness

Support in wellness activities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Purpose

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

• 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 in order to support client’s stated goals.
• In partnership with 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 support 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 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 a GED program. Varied life experience related to mental health.

Licenses, Certificates, Special Requirements

• California driver’s license and 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 including bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles.

Schedule

• Option 1: Friday to Tuesday 4:00 pm to 12:30 am on weekdays and 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm on weekends.
• Option 2: Sunday to Thursday 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.
• Option 3: Tuesday to Saturday 4:00 pm to 12:30 am.

Compensation

$21–$22.29 per hour.

Location

10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670