Peer Support Specialist Generalist

Camelot Care Centers, LLC. of Tennessee; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Paid vacation

Sick days

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Job summary

Clarvida’s Oasis Clubhouse in San Diego seeks a Peer Support Specialist who uses personal recovery experience to inspire and mentor adult members. You will collaborate closely with members to promote community integration, employment, and personal growth within the Work-Ordered Day.

The role emphasizes recovery-based coaching, goal setting, resource navigation, and trauma-informed care, with a strong team approach and adherence to Clubhouse standards.

Qualifications

• Lived experience as a consumer of mental health services with at least one year of recovery.
• Certification in Medi-Cal Peer Support preferred at hire or commitment to obtain soon.
• Strong understanding of psychiatric recovery, trauma-informed care, and boundaries management.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Clubhouse members to run daily tasks across units (culinary, admin, media, outreach).
• Fully participate in Clubhouse activities to uphold Clubhouse International Standards.
• Encourage member leadership in meetings and daily planning.

Skills

Lived experience

Active listening

Boundaries management

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Harm reduction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification

Job description

Description

Job Description: Peer Support Specialist

Position Summary

• Organization: Oasis Clubhouse
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Wage Range: $23.00 hour (Based on certification and experience)
• Classification: Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt (40 hours/week)
• Required Certification: California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification (Active and in good standing, or eligible to obtain upon hire)

About the Role

The Peer Support Specialist at the Oasis Clubhouse uses their own lived experience with mental health challenges and recovery to inspire, support, and mentor adult Clubhouse members (ages 18 and older). Working side-by-side with members within the "Work-Ordered Day," this role blends peer-run support principles with Clubhouse International Standards to promote community integration, employment, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

Clubhouse Model Partnership & Work-Ordered Day

• Side-by-Side Collaboration: Work as a colleague alongside Clubhouse members to complete the daily tasks required to run the Clubhouse units (e.g., culinary, administration, media, outreach).
• Generalist Staff Approach: Fully participate in all Clubhouse activities, avoiding a traditional "staff vs. client" dynamic, and helping ensure adherence to Clubhouse International Standards.
• Member Empowerment: Encourage member leadership in consensus-based decision‑making meetings, daily planning sessions, and community governance.

Peer Mentorship & Recovery Support

• Lived Experience Sharing: Safely and effectively share personal recovery stories to model hope, self‑advocacy, and a pathway to a fulfilling life.
• Goal Identification: Help members define their own recovery, wellness, and lifestyle goals using strength‑based strategies.
• Resource Navigation: Assist members in understanding, accessing, and self‑navigating public transit, healthcare systems, housing resources, and social entitlements across San Diego County.

Employment, Education, & Outreach

• Vocational Support: Assist members on Transitional, Supported, and Independent Employment job sites, which may include providing job coaching and coverage as needed.
• Educational Advocacy: Support members who are pursuing GED tracks, community college classes, or vocational training.
• Proactive Reach‑Out: Participate in the Clubhouse "reach-out" system, checking on members who are absent, hospitalized, or experiencing a crisis to reduce isolation.

Compliance & Team Collaboration

• Documentation: Complete daily service logs and required contract tracking in alignment with San Diego County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) and Medi‑Cal standards.
• Team Participation: Attend staff meetings, member‑staff meetings, and programmatic training sessions, contributing a distinct peer‑recovery perspective.

Qualifications & Experience

• Lived Experience: Self‑identify as a current or former consumer of mental health services, with at least one year of stable, demonstrated personal recovery.
• Certification: California Certified Peer Support Specialist (Medi‑Cal) highly preferred at hire, or a commitment to complete certification within a designated timeframe.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Core Competencies: Strong understanding of the psychiatric recovery model, trauma‑informed care, and harm reduction. Excellent interpersonal, active listening, and boundaries management skills.

Background Check: Pass background and live scan fingerprints.

PERKS OF WORKING WITH CLARVIDA CALIFORNIA:

*NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY TO OUR EMPLOYEES*

Competitive salaries & benefits

• Paid Vacation Days (1st year 12 days; increases with tenure)
• Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period)
• 9 Paid Holidays (includingDay after Thanksgiving)
• Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA
• Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
• 401K
• Perks @ Clarvida (student loan refinancing, pet insurance, Verizon wireless discount, movie, hotel, concert and sporting event discounts)

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

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