Peer Support Specialist (certified) - NCSH Residential Program

HealthRIGHT 360; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Commuter benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

HealthRIGHT 360 seeks a Peer Support Specialist in San Diego to empower participants through mentorship and collaborative treatment planning. You will work with the treatment team, advocate for participant needs, and help navigate community resources, while maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements include CA driver’s license, CPR/First Aid within 30 days, and a high school diploma with a peer specialist certification. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Peer specialist certification required or obtainable after employment.
• CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
• Valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide support by building trusting relationships with participants and mentoring.
• Consult treatment team, contribute to treatment planning and empower participants.
• Advocate for participant needs and connect to community resources.
• Maintain confidentiality and document participant updates and incidents.
• Assist with housing, benefits, education, employment, transportation, childcare, and medical needs.

Skills

Peer Support

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Peer Specialist Certification

Job description

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

HealthRIGHT 360 offers residential treatment services designed to serve individuals and families with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program helps clients address addiction and related issues, increase skills, manage stressors, connect to supportive service, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Residential programs run 24/7 and Individual and group therapy, family therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and alcohol counseling, Medication support services, and crisis intervention.

Benefits And Perks

• HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
• Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.

This is a union-eligible position.

The required work schedule for this position is: Thursday - Monday, 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Key Responsibilities

Individual Treatment Responsibilities: Provides support by drawing on own experiences and professional skills to build a trusting relationship with participants. Serves as a mentor and role-model to participants. Provides consultation to treatment team members from a professional perspective support professional effectiveness and empower the participants we serve. Advocate for participant needs and participates in treatment planning. Research and share information about community resources that will assist participants both during and after treatment. Maintains confidentiality of all participants. Provides input to develop and improve program services. Demonstrates excellent listening and communication skills and a supportive attitude towards participants and treatment team members. Work in collaboration with treatment team members to identify other services needed that may include, but are not limited to assistance with housing, benefits, education, employment, transportation, childcare, and medical needs. Assist treatment team members and participants in developing independent living skills to promote independence and self-sufficiency. The Peer Support Specialist will maintain North County Serenity House (NCSH), a program of HealthRIGHT 360 and San Diego County documentation standards.

Treatment Setting Responsibilities: Works as an active team member and closely collaborates with internal and external team members. Performs crisis intervention and communicates with treatment team as unforeseen situations arise. Documents participant updates and incidents. Performs periodic walkthroughs to ensure and maintain the safety and security of the facility. As needed, accompanies participants to offsite appointments related to their treatment. Attends required trainings and meetings.

Documentation Responsibilities: Collaborates with each caseload participant and other available internal and external resources to develop/maintain treatment plans, transition plans, progress notes and appropriate updates in support of the health and recovery needs of the participant. Maintain documentation in compliance with agency, HIPAA, 42CFR, and funder/County and CalAIM standards. Properly documents all services provided. Completes required agency assessments in timely manner. Ensure that all clinical documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner and entered in the various electronic systems.

General Responsibilities: Complies with agency's policies and procedures. Attend and actively participate in internal and outside meetings as assigned. Ensure providing quality services through compliance with training requirements. Arrange work schedule in accordance with agency's needs that may include weekends, and holidays. Meet expected performance standards as assigned by supervisor

Education And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Peer Specialist Certification
• CPR and First Aid Certified within 30 days of employment
• A valid California driver's license and automobile insurance

Desired: Bilingual English/Spanish

• Must not be on active parole or probation
• State approved certification program (CalMHSA)- Can be obtained after employment.
• Candidate must be a current or former recipient of mental health and/or substance use services or an immediate family member of someone who was a recipient of mental health and/or substance use services.
• If candidate or immediate family member received treatment from any of the HealthRIGHT 360 family of programs, he or she must be at least 12 months into their recovery and receive any on-going treatment from an outside agency
• Demonstrate some knowledge of mental health, substance abuse prevention, and supplemental community resources
• Must have knowledge and experience of co-occurring disorders
• Maintain a level of progression toward self-sufficiency
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively, motivate, and assist participants

HealthRIGHT 360 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the compensation range is based on factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, internal equity, and organizational compensation practices. In addition to salary, HealthRIGHT 360 offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements

The compensation range listed reflects the expected pay for this position based on the primary work location. Actual compensation may vary depending on geographic location and applicable state or local pay transparency requirements.

HealthRIGHT 360 is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities through fair and equitable recruitment, hiring, compensation, development, and advancement practices.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Must complete a background check and Live Scan.