Peer Support Specialist

Stars Behavioral Health Group; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid CEUs

On-the-job training

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in San Bernardino, CA is hiring a Peer Support Specialist for the TAY Crisis Residential Treatment program. The role leverages lived experience to engage youth and adults in recovery, provide advocacy and direct services, and support clients toward meaningful participation in their communities.

You will work 8-hour PM shift, with opportunities for paid CEU and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active California Peer Support Specialist Certification required.
• Lived experience as a consumer within child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET).
• Must be 18 years or older and have a valid CA driver's license.
• One year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services.
• Experience in mental health/healthcare or social services preferred.
• First Aid certification from a qualified provider.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, engagement, support, advocacy and direct services to program clients.
• Serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates for clients.
• Support clients in moving toward recovery and a meaningful life.
• Collaborate with clinical and program staff to coordinate care.

Skills

Lived experience

Driver's license

First Aid certified

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Active California Peer Support Specialist Certification

Job description

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title: Peer Support Specialist Division/Program: San Bernardino: TAY Crisis Residential Treatment Starting Compensation: 18.00 - 21.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: San Bernardino, CA Working Hours/Shift: 8 Hour PM Shift 2:00PM - 10:30PM

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
• Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications):

• Education: Certification: Active California Peer Support Specialist Certification.
• Lived Experience: Personal, lived experience as a consumer within the child welfare, probation, or mental health systems.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Meet agency driver eligibility criteria
• Experience & Skills: One (1) year of full-time experience performing non-professional, consumer-directed services.
• Experience working within a mental health, healthcare, or social services agency serving individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Compliance & Safety: Valid California Driver’s License with an eligible driving record per company policy.
• First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.

How you will make a difference:

The position has primary responsibility for using their lived experience and knowledge of the system to provide outreach and engagement, support, advocacy, and direct services to program clients of all age ranges. Peer Support Specialists are people who have lived experience in the mental health, judicial, and/or social service systems in some capacity. They serve as role models, companions, educators and advocates to our clients. The Peer Support Specialist will support clients in moving toward recovery, creating a meaningful role in their life, which is separate from their illness.

Division/Program Overview:

• Program: The TAY Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) facility is a short-term voluntary residential facility. Designed to help Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 18-25, who experience a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to community.
• Population Served: Transitional Age Youth (TAY), ages 18-25, who experience a psychiatric crisis
• Facility & Setting: short-term voluntary residential facility | 24/7 Program
• Clinical Services: Therapeutic and mental health services, Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services, Medication evaluation and support services, Crisis intervention
• Length of Stay: short-term
• Skills & Transition: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling, transition back to community
• Skills & Services: Daily exercise and health/wellness education

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information: [e-mail]

At Stars Behavioral Health Group, we are seeking passionate professionals ready to make a lasting, positive impact on children, youth, families, and adults across California. As a leading statewide provider, SBHG brings together over 2,000 professionals across 70+ specialized programs and 60+ locations, delivering compassionate care to more than 40,000 individuals each year.

We are committed to diversity as we believe exceptional care begins with a diverse team.

SBHG is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates LGBTQ+, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity across every level of our organization.