Administrative Clerk ; Peer Aide; Part-time

Position: Administrative Clerk I (Peer Aide) (Part-time Only)
Salary: $19.94 - $24.24 Hourly
Location : BHRS - 1231 8th St.;
Ste 300, CA
Job Type: Extra-help Part-time
Job Number: 5157-26
Department: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

About the Opportunity

*** This recruitment may close at any time. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.***

THE POSITION
Peer Aides can be utilized throughout the Department and provide routine to difficult support tasks and services to various County departments and operations under supervision. Duties within this classification may have a clerical emphasis, community partner emphasis, or a combination of both. For positions with clerical emphasis, primary job duties are clerical. For positions with a community partner emphasis, the primary job duty is working with the community, either in an office, clinic, or conducting outreach.

This will include meeting with the public in private, group settings, or during outreach events, understanding and making referrals to community resources and fostering communication between the public and the department or County. This is an excellent starting position designed to learn general clerical, program and County procedures. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines.

This job classification is part-time, and employees are considered extra-help.
Final date to receive applications

S & TENTATIVE EXAM DATES

All exam dates are tentative and subject to change. Oral Examinations are anticipated during the listed week.

• Final date to receive applications:
  May 20, 2026 | Oral Examination:
  Tentatively, June 1, 2026
• Final date to receive applications:
  June 17, 2026 | Oral Examination:
  Tentatively, July 6, 2026

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Typical Tasks
Clerical Emphasis

• Maintain alphabetic and numeric files by retrieving and filing a variety of documents;
• Search files for specific information;
• Monitor files for completeness and propriety;
• Receive, segregate, and route mail;
• Order, receive, log and distribute supplies, and monitor inventory;
• Compile information and data necessary for the preparation of various departmental reports;
• Maintain routine operational records by transferring, coding and indexing data;
• Answer the telephone, take messages, and meet and assist the public;
• Perform a limited amount of typing incidental to other tasks;
  Input data into an automated computer system; and
• Communicate effectively with others.

Community Emphasis

• Peer-to-peer mental health support services;
• Meet regularly with individuals and co-facilitate groups that are part of the designated population;
• Provide support and guidance based on life experience;
• Act as a liaison between designated population and public entities;
• Provide information and referrals regarding services available within the community;
• Create, plan and carry out activities that provide information, encouragement and support;
• Participate in meetings, outreach events and assist with public presentations;
• Keep accurate records;
• Complete necessary paperwork timely and accurately;
• Input data into an automated computer system; and
• Communicate effectively with others.

Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder

• Peer-to-peer support services and relapse prevention;
• Support for education and job skills;
• Provide family support and co-facilitate support groups; and
• Ancillary services such as linkages to housing assistance, transportation, case management, and individual services coordination can also be provided through Recovery Services.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)
KNOWLEDGE

• Alphabetic and numeric filing procedures;
• Modern office procedures and equipment; and
• Proper usage of English grammar and punctuation.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner;
• Use a computer keyboard proficiently;
• Accurately perform a wide variety of keyboarding and general clerical duties of average difficulty;
• Data entry and information retrieval;
• Follow oral and written instruction; and
• Travel to various sites when necessary.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent of six (6) months full-time general office experience. Relevant college education or business school training may be used to substitute up to three (3) months of the required experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening may focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application:

• Current or previous consumer of service(s) through Behavioral Health and Recovery Services; OR
• An immediate family member of an individual who previously or currently receives services through Behavioral Health and Recovery Services; OR
• Individuals/family members who have lived experience with a severe mental health diagnosis or substance…