Recovery Advocate & Peer Support Specialist II

AMI Housing, Inc; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AMI Housing, Inc in Auburn, CA is seeking a Peer Support Specialist II for Casa Dewitt, providing recovery-oriented, person-centered support to residents in transitional housing who have a mental health disability.

You will draw on lived experience to mentor clients, connect them with community resources, document progress in an electronic health record, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote housing stability and wellness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certificate preferred; AMIH may fund.
• Lived experience with mental illness or as a primary caretaker.
• Strong computer proficiency and use of electronic records systems.
• Desire to help others and maintain professional boundaries.
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently.
• Positive attitude and ability to collaborate with diverse personalities.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for client needs within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Remain up to date on community resources and link clients to resources.
• Document client progress utilizing an electronic health record system.
• Evoke hope, recovery, and wellness.
• Provide some client transportation in a personal vehicle, as needed and reimbursable.
• Share lived experience appropriately while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Report to multiple supervisors and manage position on multiple teams.
• Manage workplace stress and stay calm during client crises.

Skills

Lived experience

Driver's license

Compassionate and patient

Independent worker

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Video conferencing tools

Job description

AMI Housing, Inc in Auburn, CA is seeking a Peer Support Specialist II for Casa Dewitt, providing recovery-oriented, person-centered support to residents in transitional housing who have a mental health disability.

You will draw on lived experience to mentor clients, connect them with community resources, document progress in an electronic health record, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote housing stability and wellness.