Peer Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Altadena (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The role involves providing peer support within a 24/7 mobile crisis response team, addressing behavioral health crises and social service needs in community settings such as homes, schools, and workplaces.

You will use lived experience to assist consumers, advocate for client choices, and connect individuals to housing, healthcare, and substance abuse services, coordinating with Los Angeles County's crisis responder system to ensure effective support.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Personal experience with mental health recovery or system involvement.
• Peer support certification preferred but training provided if needed.
• Valid California driver’s license with acceptable driving record and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Utilize lived experience to assist consumers.
• Advocate for client choices and provide stabilization interventions.
• Connect individuals to housing, healthcare, and substance abuse services.
• Collaborate with Los Angeles County crisis responder system.

Skills

Lived experience

Communication skills

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The role involves providing peer support within a 24/7 mobile crisis response team, addressing behavioral health crises and social service needs in community settings such as homes, schools, and workplaces.

Responsibilities

Utilize lived experience to assist consumers, advocate for client choices, provide stabilization interventions, and connect individuals to community resources like housing, healthcare, and substance abuse services. Collaborate with Los Angeles County's crisis responder system to ensure effective support.

Qualifications & Skills

Must be at least 18, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and have personal experience with mental health recovery or system involvement. Certification in peer support is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided if needed. Valid California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and auto insurance are required for community mobility.

Physical & Other Demands

Ability to de-escalate, drive frequently, perform physical activities, and operate motor vehicles safely. Candidates must pass background, drug, and health screenings. Candidates should demonstrate dedication to recovery, strong communication skills, and adherence to ethical standards.