Peer Specialist - Mobile Outreach (Regular Full-Time, Hourly)
Program: Areta Crowell Wellness & Recovery Center (Downtown SD)
Region: Downtown San Diego
Services: Adult Outpatient (AOP)
Career Type: Peer Specialists
Put your lived experience to good use and help others experiencing mental health challenges! We have a great opportunity for you with excellent benefits!
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday work schedule. No weekends!
Pay Rate: $18.05 to $19.95 per week
Education: High School diploma/GED required
Certification: Certified Peer Support Specialist through CalMHSA strongly preferred before hire; required within 90 days after hire date
Benefits:
- 19 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
- Training and guidance from a team of experienced mental health specialists
- Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
- Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
- Several dental plan options; vision benefits
- Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
- Generous retirement plan contributions
- Free Employee Assistance Plan
- Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
- Opportunities for advancement and growth
As a Peer Specialist - Mobile Outreach, you will:
- Act as an ambassador to the program by welcoming, providing orientation, and engaging clients to the program.
- Utilize personal experience as a recipient of mental health services to enhance recovery and efforts of clients within the program.
- Promote and model the concept of recovery to program participants
- Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team and share practical insight related to illness management, life skills, and the lifelong recovery process.
- Act as an advocate for the client when appropriate.
- Serve as part of the programs Mobile Outreach team, in conjunction with a clinical staff, to provide services to clients in the community when clinically appropriate.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- At least one year of work experience
- Experience as a person who has received mental health services or has a close family member that has received mental health services required
- Previous experience working with the mental health population preferred
- Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- A valid California driver’s license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. In addition, proof of insurance is required prior to driving personal vehicles on company business.
- Ability to pass criminal/background clearance
CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!
Areta Crowell Wellness Recovery Center is one of our Adult Outpatient programs (AOP) which provide behavioral health services including psychiatric and clinical assessment, treatment planning, ongoing medication services, individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and peer support. We deliver fully integrated services to adult clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance use disorders.
All of our outpatient programs also provide full-time walk-in services. Our programs utilize evidence-based practices to assist our clients in reaching their goals and to live the highest quality of life while managing their mental illness.
CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County's residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.05 - $19.95 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Peer Services: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CalMHSA Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person