Recovery Advocate & Peer Support Specialist

Turning-Point-Community-Programs; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Community Programs in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a peer specialist to help members meet goals toward crisis resolution and overall wellness while living in the community. Under supervision, the peer specialist uses lived experience to provide active listening, messages of hope, and recovery support, assisting with recovery plans and connecting clients to local resources.

This is an at-will direct service role with duties including documenting logs, attending team meetings, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Varied life experience related to mental health considered.

Responsibilities

• Supports and teaches recovery principles and tools.
• Models personal responsibility and self-advocacy.
• Assesses client hopes, strengths, and challenges to support goals.
• Supports development of individual recovery plans.
• Maintains health and safety practices and wellness activities.
• Completes required paperwork and logs as instructed.

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Turning Point Community Programs in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a peer specialist to help members meet goals toward crisis resolution and overall wellness while living in the community. Under supervision, the peer specialist uses lived experience to provide active listening, messages of hope, and recovery support, assisting with recovery plans and connecting clients to local resources.

This is an at-will direct service role with duties including documenting logs, attending team meetings, and