Peer Support Advocate

Position Title

Peer Support Advocate, Medicated Assisted Treatment (Part Time)

Behavioral Health

Director Substance Use and Latinx Services

Part Time; 20 hrs./week

Woodland, CA

$26.65 to $32.57 hourly

Established in 2023, Communi Care+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and Communi Care Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, Communi Care+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties.

It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
• 2% employer match with employee 4% Contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part‑time and full‑time employees (prorated per Full‑Time Equivalent)
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

The MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Peer Support Advocate works under the direction of the Adult Services Supervisor to provide consistent social support, case management and advocacy services for clients accessing MAT at Communi Care+OLE and other collaborating agencies. Support for clients includes but is not limited to: strengths‑based efforts to facilitating communication between departments/agencies, accessing information, connecting with community, goal‑setting, and management of daily tasks.

Communi Care+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience. Communi Care+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system.

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may undergone. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested). Duties and responsibilities are not all‑inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required
• Lived experience as someone who has successfully navigated one or more of the following: mental health system, substance use disorder treatment, homelessness, or incarceration and achieved 2 years of stability. Previous personal experience completing a diversion program strongly preferred. Experience supporting those who have involvement in the justice system and may have a range of mental health conditions, including those who have severe and persistent conditions and/or experiencing substance use disorders.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Must provide current driver’s license and auto insurance, ability to travel in Yolo County (West Sacramento, Davis, Woodland).
• Able to engage and provide services to patients by way of HIPAA‑compliant telehealth/video‑based…