Peer Support Specialist

Description

Peer Support Specialist – CARE COURT

Location:

Visalia, CA
Position Type:
Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $20.00 – $21.22 per hour

At Kings View, every role contributes to something bigger — improving lives and strengthening communities. We are committed to providing behavioral health and social services to those with limited resources, guided by compassion, excellence, and respect.

Kings View is seeking a Peer Support Specialist I – CARE to support the CARE Court program. This role provides community-based support to individuals experiencing severe mental health and substance use challenges, helping connect them to treatment, recovery, and essential services.

• Provide direct advocacy, emotional support, and mentoring using lived experience
• Facilitate peer support groups and recovery-oriented activities
• Assist in developing consumer-driven wellness and recovery plans
• Promote engagement and recovery through strength-based approaches

• Connect individuals to community resources and wraparound services
• Support individuals in accessing behavioral health and social services
• Assist with transportation as approved by supervisor
• Participate in outreach and community engagement activities

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Smart Care EHR system
• Ensure compliance with agency, HIPAA, COA, CCBHC, and CalAIM standards
• Complete documentation within required time frames

• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and continuing education
• Collaborate with community partners and service providers

• Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention skills
• Respond appropriately to high-risk situations
• Follow protocols and consult with supervisors when needed

• Maintain professionalism and empathy in all interactions
• Navigate multiple systems for documentation and referrals
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of relevant experience
• Valid California Driver’s License (Class
  
  C)

• Experience working with the public
• Lived experience as a consumer or family member (if required by program)

• Strong communication and compassionate listening skills
• Ability to de-escalate crisis situations
• Strong documentation and data entry skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Completion of peer training programs (WRAP or similar)
• Crisis counseling or behavioral health experience
• Experience linking individuals to community resources
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Culturally competent and respectful
• Strong desire to support vulnerable populations

• Must meet insurability requirements if applicable
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• Background check
• Drug screening
• Live Scan (DOJ fingerprinting)

This role involves community-based work, including travel to homes and service locations. The position may involve exposure to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises and requires flexibility, resilience, and professionalism.

Kings View is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.