Recovery-Focused Peer Support Specialist – Sign-On $3k

Telecare Corporation; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Free CEUs

Tuition discount

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Telecare Corporation in Oakland, CA is seeking a Peer Support Specialist to help members achieve recovery goals within the STRIDES program. You will participate in a team that promotes Telecare’s Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS) and provide peer support to clients in a high-engagement environment.

Requirements include a GED or high school diploma, California peer certification (or within 90 days), valid driver’s license, and willingness to use your own vehicle for client transport.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• California Medi-Cal Peer Certification prior to hire or within 90 days must be obtained.
• Experience as a beneficiary of Behavioral Health system required.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance in the applicant's name.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle to transport clients.

Responsibilities

• Engage with members to support recovery goals.
• Provide consultation to the team to reinforce RCCS.
• Respond to potential emergencies with de-escalation skills.
• Assist with transportation to appointments and groups as needed.

Skills

Peer Certification

Care experience

Driver's license

Personal vehicle insurance

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

N/A

Job description

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: PEERS029953

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• Posted : July 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Oakland, CA - Alameda Strides
Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Description

$$Sign-On Bonus - $3,000.00

We have over 300 Peer roles at Telecare. We value this lived experience and this is what we are trying to grow within the organization. We have a career ladder specific to our Peer Workforce.

What You Will Do to Change Lives

Peer Support Specialists engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Support Specialists provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare’s Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS), in which each member’s point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Support Specialists respond to critical situations with high level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.

Shifts Available:

Full-Time | DAYS | Shifts: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Days: Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage is $23.00. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Peer Certification must be maintained throughout employment within 90 days after date of hire
  • California: obtain Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification through CalMHSA prior to date of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Experience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of care
• Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

What’s In It for You*

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Based on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model, STRIDES of Alameda County is an intensive community support service for 120 individuals with severe mental illness (SMI), between the ages of 18-62, who are considered to be at great risk for psychiatric hospitalization.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Qualifications

Education

Required

GED or better.

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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