Peer Support Specialist - Certified - COF

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Burney Wellness Center
- Burney, CA 96013

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Health Care

Job Title:

Peer Support Specialist
- Certified

Department:
Community Programs

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Wellness Program Coordinator

Hours:

M-F 8am-5pm includes some evening and outdoor activities

Location:

Circle of Friends in Burney, CA

Under general supervision, work independently and together with Hill Country Community Clinic and Wellness Program staff and other community agencies to provide peer support services to help clients achieve wellness and recovery goals. The Peer Support Specialist provides compassionate, recovery-oriented support to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, including some who are unhoused. This role is part of the Circle of Friends program, which emphasizes community integration, empowerment, and wellness.

This position requires empathy, resilience, and a commitment to supporting individuals in their recovery journey. Training and supervision are provided to ensure success in this role.

• Assist the program manager with the administration and implementation of related wellness support programs.
• Provide peer support as needed to program participants.
• Facilitate support groups.
• Facilitate trainings that may include “Taking Action”.
• Collaborate with community businesses, organizations and service agencies to implement the program.
• Collaborate with clinical and case management staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Work collaboratively with program volunteers.
• Coordinate workshops for program participants.
• Assist in collecting and reporting data to county as required by contract, regarding the use of services and expenses.
• Assist participants in completing documentation, phone calls, and other coordination of services.
• Assist in developing a network of services, donations, and volunteers from community-based organizations to ensure continuation of the program.
• Promote self-advocacy, independence, and engagement in a meaningful activity.
• Support individuals in navigating mental health challenges and accessing resources.
• Assist in meeting all federal, state and local obligations regarding operation of the program.
• Assist the Program Manager in developing protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in building trusting relationships with participants through shared lived experience and recovery principles and maintain a sense of teamwork among program participants, volunteers and staff.
• Provide transportation as determined by the Wellness Program Manager.
• Participate in and help facilitate community outings, many of which take place outdoors and occasionally in the evenings.
• Attend staff and team meetings.
• Promote Hill Country programs in the community.
• Attend designated community service provider meetings.
• Network with and maintain a positive relationship with other community service providers.
• Accurately communicate the Mission of Hill Country Community Clinic.
• Provide the message of the Agency’s Mission to others.
• Interface with other clinic administrators in a positive manner that reflects a team approach.
• Other projects and tasks assigned.

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Adheres to Policies & Procedures
• Participates in team systems
• Performs duties ethically
• Maintains client confidentiality
• Demonstrates ability to re-prioritize duties as the need arises
• Uses time efficiently
• Be responsible for co-workers & client satisfaction
• Displays flexibility in accepting, changing or carrying out assignments
• Maintains a neat, clean & safe work environment throughout the facility
• Performs job…