What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist (PT/FT TWC) position at Turning Point Foundation?
Peer Support Specialist: 2 Part-Time or 1 Full-Time Position
Calling all Mental Health Professionals! Come and join a wonderful team of caring professional individuals who want to make a difference! Turning Point Foundation has been a prominent leader in the forefront of community mental health, rehabilitation, and recovery for over 30 years. Our mission is to provide housing, rehabilitation, recovery and support services to adults affected by mental illness to help them overcome barriers and reach their highest potential as contributing members of the community.
Job Title: Peer Support Specialist
Job Class: Peer Services
Reports to: Program Manager
Position Summary
The Peer Support Specialist works directly with members, staff and family members in support of services provided by Turning Point Foundation and to encourage member self empowerment.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in recovery and/or psychosocial rehabilitation and the ability to articulate our core values
- Has completed RICA or equivalent Peer Counseling training or has experience as a peer counselor or demonstrated abilities to become a peer counselor. Training as a peer counselor highly desirable
- Demonstrate creativity and flexibility by initiating a wide range of consumer-driven groups and activities based on the Wellness and Recovery Action Plan to meet the diverse needs of the members.
- Intermediate computer skills: can operate MS Office
- Valid California Drivers License
- Basic Life Support certification (can be earned after hire on site)
- HHS/OIG cleared (must be able to pass background check)
- High School Diploma or GED
- COVID Vaccination Required (EEOC & ADA Compliant)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of community resources and other systems useful to mental health consumers
- Willingness to self-identify as a consumer of mental health services
- Bilingual Spanish
Salary:
- Hourly: $15.50-$17.50 per hour
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $15.50 - $17.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Please tell us of any relevant experience you have that would be applicable to this position
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18