Recovery & Community Peer Support Specialist

Survivors of Torture, International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Survivors of Torture, International is seeking a Full-time, non-exempt Peer Support Specialist in California. The role centers on culturally responsive, trauma-informed peer support to individuals and families affected by behavioral health challenges, violence, trauma, and displacement.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team, providing individual and group peer support, outreach, and system navigation, with in-person, telephone, or telehealth services as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Must have behavioral health or trauma lived experience relevant to peer support.
• Ability to use shared experience to promote mutuality, hope, resiliency, and recovery.
• California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification or ability to obtain within program timeframe.
• Minimum two years of experience providing peer support or related services.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, person-centered, trauma-informed practices.
• Strong interpersonal and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual Peer Support Services to help participants identify recovery and wellness goals.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate group Peer Support Services.
• Help participants navigate behavioral health treatment, housing, employment, and community resources.
• Engage families and caregivers when appropriate.
• Conduct outreach and engagement to connect individuals with services and reduce barriers to care.
• Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, navigators, and program staff.
• Maintain non-clinical peer role boundaries and refer to clinical staff when needed.
• Document participant contacts and services accurately and timely.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, training, and quality-improvement activities.

Skills

Peer support

Trauma-informed

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Cultural responsiveness

Bilingual or multilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Survivors of Torture, International is seeking a Full-time, non-exempt Peer Support Specialist in California. The role centers on culturally responsive, trauma-informed peer support to individuals and families affected by behavioral health challenges, violence, trauma, and displacement.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team, providing individual and group peer support, outreach, and system navigation, with in-person, telephone, or telehealth services as appropriate.