Recovery & Wellness Peer Advocate

Turning Point Community Programs; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Community Programs in Rancho Cordova, CA, seeks a peer specialist under the supervision of the team lead or program director to help members achieve their goals toward crisis resolution and maintaining wellness while living in the community.

The role leverages lived experience to support clients, offers on-the-spot assistance, helps develop recovery plans, and connects clients to local county/state resources as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED completion; varied life experience related to mental health.
• California driver’s license and valid vehicle insurance/registration.
• Reliable means of transportation with ability to pass vehicle safety inspection if older than five years.

Responsibilities

• Supports and teaches recovery principals and use of recovery tools
• Models personal responsibility, self-advocacy and hopefulness
• In partnership with each client, assesses their hopes, strengths, accomplishments, and challenges in order to support client’s stated goals.
• In partnership with participant supports the development of their recovery plan
• Responsible for supporting participants in wellness activities
• Provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Assists in maintaining monthly guest logs and guests’ records.
• Responsible for completing/facilitating items on the health and housekeeping log.
• Ensures health and safety practices are met and support guests in participating in the procedures
• Supports the philosophy of empowerment, participates in a mutual learning approach
• Attends team meetings as scheduled and required for your position unless excused by the program director/manager.
• Completes necessary paperwork as instructed by the program director
• Supports clients in developing reciprocal relationships and natural support systems to strengthen self-sufficiency
• Attends a minimum on one (1) co-reflection group per month.
• Adheres to and upholds the policies and procedures of Turning Point Community Programs.

Education

High School diploma or GED

California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration

Reliable means of transportation

Job description

Turning Point Community Programs in Rancho Cordova, CA, seeks a peer specialist under the supervision of the team lead or program director to help members achieve their goals toward crisis resolution and maintaining wellness while living in the community.

The role leverages lived experience to support clients, offers on-the-spot assistance, helps develop recovery plans, and connects clients to local county/state resources as needed.