Peer Support Specialist

Crestwood Behavioral Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Crestwood Behavioral Health is seeking a Peer Support Specialist in San Francisco, CA. This full-time role involves providing direct services to individuals facing mental health challenges, using personal recovery experiences to guide and support them. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, lived experience in mental health/substance use, and completion of the 80-hour Peer Support Learning training. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vacation time, alongside a pay rate of $26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED is required.
• Experience with mental health or substance use disorders is necessary.
• Completion of 80-hour Peer Support Learning training within 90 days of hire.
• Training in current techniques of behavioral intervention required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services using personal recovery experience.
• Support and guide individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Share insights about recovery in an inspirational manner.

Skills

Mental health/SUD lived experience

Behavioral intervention techniques

Education

High school diploma/GED

80-hour Peer Support Learning training

Job description

Title

Peer Support Specialist

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. They receive specialized training and supervision to guide and support others who are experiencing similar issues toward increased wellness. A Peer Support Specialist has made a personal commitment to their own recovery, has maintained that recovery over a period of time, has completed the 80‑hour Peer Support Learning training (or equivalent), and is willing to share what they have learned about recovery in an inspirational way.

Schedule

• Full‑Time: PM

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 taken the training within 2 years of hire.
• Has current techniques of behavioral intervention training within six (6) months of hire.

Benefits

• 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

About the Campus

Our San Francisco Geary Crisis Stabilization is a 16‑bed facility that provides immediate care for people in the local community with urgent mental health needs. Located in the heart of the Tenderloin district, we are designed to address urgent needs in a densely urban setting. We are committed to stepping up as a premier provider and making a meaningful impact in this underserved community.

​Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Range

$26—$26 USD per hour.

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. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all 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].

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

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